How many singles are out there?

About 50.2 percent or 124.6 million American adults are single—in 1950, that number sat around 22 percent. Eric Klinenberg, sociology professor at New York University and author of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, examines this slow-but-steady shift towards happily single.

How many families does the Philippines have in 2021?

21.8 million The number of households in the Philippines in 2021 was forecasted to reach approximately 21.8 million, compared to 20.2 million in 2016.

What is the average Filipino family size?

4.8 people Household composition Households in the Philippines consist of an average of 4.8 people. More than one-third (36%) of household members are children under age 15. More than 80% of households are headed by men.

Is Philippines an overpopulated country?

The Philippines is also among the worlds fastest urbanizing countries, and overcrowded cities present their own challenges. Compared with other countries in the region, the Philippines is experiencing rapid population growth.

How old is the Philippines now?

Some 50 million years ago, the archipelago was formed by volcanic eruptions. About 30,000 years ago the earliest inhabitants had arrived from the Asian mainland, perhaps over land bridges built during the ice ages.