Band 8+: The chart below compare the number of people per household* in the UK in 1981 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar charts illustrate the number of individuals per household in the UK in 1981 and 2001.

Overall, most families in 1981 had two members, while three-member families were also common. Over the decades, the number of two-member households saw a slight increase, whereas families with more than four members declined.

In 1981, significant numbers of households had 2 people in their homes (31%). This was followed by 3-member families, accounting for 20% of households. Meanwhile, 4-member households and single-person households accounted for 17% and 18%, respectively. In contrast, fewer households had more than 4 members. Specifically, 8% of families had 5 people, and only 6% had 6 people.

On the other hand, after two decades in 2001, there was a notable increase in single-person households, rising from 17% to 26%. Additionally, there was a minor increase in households with 2 members. However, homes with more than 2 people experienced a decline over the years. In 2001, 15% of households had 4 people, while 6% had 5 members. Families with 6 members were rare, accounting for only 3% of all households.