Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain

Spain: Household characteristics by age of the reference person was 19,170 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
19,170
World rank
6th
of 35 countries
All-time high
22,203
in 2010
All-time low
2,876
in 1994
Years of data
7
1988–2020

Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain, 1988–2020

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1988200420201988: 3.2k1994: 2.9k1999: 9.9k2005: 8.9k2010: 22.2k2015: 22.1k2020: 19.2k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

The most recent figure for household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain is 19,170, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain peaked at 22,203 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,876, in 1994.

Spain ranks 6th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain, year by year

Annual values for Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain, 1988 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1988 3,205
1994 2,876 -10.3%
1999 9,891 +243.9%
2005 8,881 -10.2%
2010 22,203 +150.0%
2015 22,130 -0.3%
2020 19,170 -13.4%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 19,170 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,966, 3.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 19,170 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,912, 3.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 3,205 3,205 3,205 1
1990s 6,384 2,876 9,891 2
2000s 8,881 8,881 8,881 1
2010s 22,166 22,130 22,203 2
2020s 19,170 19,170 19,170 1

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 4 Romania 28,917 compare
  2. 5 Italy 25,668 compare
  3. 7 France 16,978 compare
  4. 8 Portugal 11,701 compare
  5. 9 Netherlands 10,413 compare
  6. 9 Netherlands 10,413 compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain?
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Spain was 19,170 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 22,203 in 2010.
What is the lowest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 2,876 in 1994.
How does Spain rank for household characteristics by age of the reference person?
Spain ranks 6th out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
Is household characteristics by age of the reference person rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Household characteristics by age of the reference person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Household characteristics by age of the reference person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 201 data points, 1988–2020
Last refreshed