Distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Distribution of households with children by number of children was 46.7% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 46.7% for distribution of households with children by number of children in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 49.5% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 45.3%, in 2006.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 29th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 46.2% | — |
| 2006 | 45.3% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 46.4% | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 46.6% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 46.5% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 46.4% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 47.5% | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 49.5% | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 47.8% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 48.2% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 47.5% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 47.0% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 46.7% | -0.6% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 46.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 47.7%, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 46.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.1%, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.2% | 45.3% | 46.6% | 5 |
| 2010s | 47.7% | 46.4% | 49.5% | 9 |
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More population data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Distribution of households with children by number of children in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 46.7% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of households with children by number of children recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 49.5% in 2012.
- What is the lowest distribution of households with children by number of children recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.3% in 2006.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for distribution of households with children by number of children?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 29th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of households with children by number of children rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of households with children by number of children. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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