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by gniv 140 days ago
It's not a high number when compared to other first-world countries: https://statranker.org/population/top-10-countries-with-high...
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But it is one of the largest drivers for increased housing demand.
> 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".

Interesting that UK is not in the top 10 list. Because of more ethnic diversity, or because they cannot afford single households?
Rare to live alone in London, even amongst single thirtysomething professionals earning well above median income.