Peru - Female headed households

Female headed households (% of households with a female head)

Female headed households (% of households with a female head) in Peru was 25.70 as of 2012. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 26.00 in 2011, while its lowest value was 15.20 in 1992.

Definition: Female headed households shows the percentage of households with a female head.

Source: Demographic and Health Surveys.

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Year Value
1992 15.20
1996 18.00
2000 19.50
2006 22.20
2008 23.20
2009 23.80
2010 23.90
2011 26.00
2012 25.70

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Population