European Share of Single Female Households by Country

The data for 2023 highlights Finland as the leader in the proportion of single female households, with Estonia and Lithuania also showing prominently high percentages. Overall, Scandinavian and Baltic countries tend to have higher shares, while Southern European nations like Macedonia, Cyprus, and Slovakia record lower figures. No significant shifts are apparent between 2023 and forecasted 2024 data, indicating stability.

Looking forward, potential trends include the impact of socio-economic transformations and the evolving societal norms which could lead to changes in household compositions, possibly increasing single living situations in traditionally lower-ranked countries as economic opportunities and independence for women grow across Europe.