[gniv]

It's not a high number when compared to other first-world countries: https://statranker.org/population/top-10-countries-with-high...

[onlyrealcuzzo]

But it is one of the largest drivers for increased housing demand.

[throw0101a]

> https://statranker.org/population/top-10-countries-with-high...

It's not (just) about the absolute number, but the trend as well; see "Chart 2. Rise of single-person households, 1990–2025".

[auggierose]

Interesting that UK is not in the top 10 list. Because of more ethnic diversity, or because they cannot afford single households?

[notahacker]

Rare to live alone in London, even amongst single thirtysomething professionals earning well above median income.