Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden

Sweden: Household characteristics by age of the reference person was 2,871 in 2015. ▼ Falling

Latest (2015)
2,871
World rank
30th
of 35 countries
All-time high
3,806
in 1994
All-time low
1,612
in 1999
Years of data
5
1994–2015

Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden, 1994–2015

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1994200420151994: 3.8k1999: 1.6k2005: 2.1k2010: 2.1k2015: 2.9k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2015, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden stood at 2,871.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden peaked at 3,806 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1,612, in 1999.

Sweden ranks 30th of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden, 1994 to 2015.
Year Value Change
1994 3,806
1999 1,612 -57.6%
2005 2,079 +29.0%
2010 2,058 -1.0%
2015 2,871 +39.5%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 2,871 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,966, 58% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 2,871 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,912, 58% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,709 1,612 3,806 2
2000s 2,079 2,079 2,079 1
2010s 2,464 2,058 2,871 2

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 27 Finland 3,138 compare
  2. 28 Bulgaria 2,952 compare
  3. 29 Cyprus 2,876 compare
  4. 31 Latvia 2,647 compare
  5. 31 Latvia 2,647 compare
  6. 33 Denmark 2,232 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 Sweden?
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Sweden was 2,871 in 2015, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 3,806 in 1994.
What is the lowest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 1,612 in 1999.
How does Sweden rank for household characteristics by age of the reference person?
Sweden ranks 30th out of 35 countries with data for 2015.
Is household characteristics by age of the reference person rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sweden 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