Germany vs Norway: Average household size

Germany
2 Average
in 2025
Norway
2 Average
in 2025
Germany rank
33rd
Norway rank
33rd

Average household size over time

  • Germany
  • Norway
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 2 Average against 2 Average in Norway, a difference of 0 Average.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Norway ahead.

Germany ranks 33rd and Norway ranks 33rd of 38 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 2.08 Average 2.1 Average 0.02 Average Norway
2010s 2 Average 2.04 Average 0.04 Average Norway
2020s 2 Average 2 Average 0 Average

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average household size, Germany or Norway?
Germany, at 2 Average against 2 Average in Norway as of 2025.
What is the difference in average household size between Germany and Norway?
0 Average, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Norway?
21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
How do Germany and Norway rank globally for average household size?
Germany ranks 33rd and Norway ranks 33rd of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Average household size. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Average household size
Unit
Average
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
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