In 2019, the average household size in Sub-Saharan Africa was 6.9 people per household, which was the largest average household size worldwide. In comparison, the smallest average household size was found in Europe, with 3.1 people per household.
Average household size worldwide in 2019, by region
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Pew Research Center. (December 12, 2019). Average household size worldwide in 2019, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1090668/average-household-size-worldwide-by-region/
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