These 10 Countries Have the Largest Average Household Size
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A household is one or a group of people living together in one dwelling.
The number of household members in poor and developing countries is generally higher than in developed countries.
According to data compiled by *CEOWorld*, here are the 10 countries with the highest average number of family members per household in the world in 2020:
1. Senegal: 8.33 people
2. Gambia: 8.23 people
3. Afghanistan: 8.04 people
4. Oman: 8.02 people
5. Iraq: 7.7 people
6. Pakistan: 6.8 people
7. Samoa: 6.75 people
8. Yemen: 6.67 people
9. Maldives: 6.36 people
10. United Arab Emirates: 6.3 people
A large number of family members per household indicates a high birth rate, and is a common characteristic found in poor or developing countries.
However, according to this list, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) also has a relatively large number of household members, even though the UAE is considered a wealthy country.
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