People who live alone are a growing group in Spanish society. The phenomenon of living alone has increased significantly in recent decades, not only in Spain, but also in other European countries. But how many people live alone in 2024 compared to 1970 and what is the profile of people living alone in Spain?
According to one study In 1970, 660,000 people lived alone in Spain, out of a total population of 34 million in 8.85 million households. Now, 54 years later, the no single-person households increased to 5.4 million, with a total population of 48.8 million living in 19.3 million households. This means that the percentage of people living alone in Spain has increased from 1.9% in 1970 to 11% in 2024. This shows that one in nine people living alone, and that 28% of households have one person.
In terms of profile, the study shows that almost no one in Spain lives alone under the age of 20, and very few people under the age of 25. Between the ages of 30 and 59, there are more single-person families for men rather than women. But from the age of 60, the number of women who live alone increases significantly, with almost 30% among Spanish women aged 65 or older. We do not see this percentage increasing among males in this age group.
With marital status, single status is the most common situation among people living alone, followed by divorce. For women, widowhood is more common, followed by bachelor status. There is also a small percentage of ‘married’ people living alone, which may be due to an unregistered divorce, work in another province or abroad (mostly among males), or immigrants awaiting family reunification.
Among older people, widowhood or widowhood is the most common condition, but this mostly affects women. In men, it is only from the age of 80 that it is the main reason for living alone. Of women who live alone, 55% are 65 years or older, and this is only 27% for men.
What is living alone?
People who live alone are people who live independently in their own home without others. This situation can arise due to factors such as loneliness, divorce or the loss of a partner. This number has been growing steadily since the 1970s and this trend is likely to continue.
There are several reasons for this change. In many Western European countries, such as Spain, the social structure has changed. Traditional family forms are less visible and individual autonomy is becoming more important. This leads to greater acceptance of living alone as a legitimate lifestyle.
The aging population is also affecting the population living alone. More elderly people live alone, often after the death of a partner. This not only affects social dynamics within families, but also the demand for suitable homes and care.
2024-10-11 09:51:00
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