European Share of Households with One Adult Younger Than 65 Years by Country

The data for 2024 shows that Norway leads with 33.8% of households consisting of one adult younger than 65 years, followed by Finland at 28.7%, and Sweden at 27.6%. Central and Eastern European countries, such as Macedonia and Slovakia, have the lowest percentages, with 3.2% and 6.7%, respectively. The year-on-year variation remains negligible, and a steady trend can be observed over the past five years, maintaining a consistent growth pattern.

Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in household compositions influenced by demographic changes, economic factors, and cultural shifts, particularly in southern and eastern European countries where the share is currently lower.