In 2019, the average household size in Sub-Saharan Africa was
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people per household, which was the largest average household size worldwide. In comparison, the smallest average household size was found in Europe, with
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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 July 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1090668/average-household-size-worldwide-by-region/
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