U.S. children are more likely than children elsewhere to live in single-parent homes

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Religion and Living Arrangements Around the World

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Religion and Living Arrangements Around the World
U.S. children are more likely than children elsewhere to live in single-parent homes
Living alone is more common in wealthier countries
Household types: Distributions change when perspective shifts
Average person’s household is larger than average household
In some Asian and African countries, majorities live with extended family
Gambians live with 11 more people than Germans, on average
Buddhists and ‘nones’ are the least likely to live in two-parent families
Muslims and Hindus live in biggest households
India, Rajasthan, Rabari village

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