The Changing Household Types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007

The table provided illustrates the changes in household types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007. The data is presented in percentages and includes various categories such as one-person households, one-family households, couples with no children, couples with dependent children, couples with non-dependent children, and lone parents. From the table, it can be observed that the percentage of one-person households remained relatively stable throughout the years, with a slight increase from 12% in 1971 to 12% in 2007. This suggests that there has been a consistent number of individuals living alone in Great Britain over the past few decades. In contrast, the percentage of one-family households has shown a slight increase over the years. In 1971, it accounted for 20% of all households, and by 2007, it had risen to 25%. This indicates that more families are choosing to live together in a single household, possibly due to economic factors or cultural preferences. When examining couples with no children, the data reveals a steady increase in their percentage from 23% in 1981 to 25% in 2007. This suggests that couples without children are becoming more common in Great Britain. This trend could be attributed to various factors such as changing societal norms, career-focused lifestyles, or personal choices. On the other hand, the percentage of couples with dependent children has shown a consistent decline over the years. In 1971, they accounted for the majority of households at 52%, but by 2007, this figure had dropped to 36%. This decline could be attributed to various factors such as declining birth rates, delayed parenthood, or an increase in the number of couples choosing not to have children. Similarly, the percentage of couples with non-dependent children has also decreased over the years. In 1971, they accounted for 10% of households, but by 2007, this figure had dropped to 11%. This decline could be attributed to children leaving home at an earlier age or couples choosing to have fewer children. Lastly, the percentage of lone parents has shown a significant increase over the years. In 1971, they accounted for only 6% of households, but by 2007, this figure had doubled to 12%. This suggests that there has been a rise in the number of single parents in Great Britain, which could be attributed to various factors such as divorce rates, single-parent adoptions, or the changing dynamics of relationships. In summary, the data presented in the table highlights the changing household types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007. While the percentage of one-person households remained relatively stable, there was an increase in one-family households and couples with no children. However, there was a decline in couples with dependent and non-dependent children. Additionally, there was a significant increase in the percentage of lone parents. These changes in household types can be attributed to various societal, economic, and personal factors.