The graphs compare the number of household members in the United Kingdom over the 20-year period, starting from 1981.
Overall, the given charts highlight significant variations in the number of household members throughout the period, where couple units recorded the highest numbers in both years, while 6-person experienced the lowest.
In 1981, 2-person households was the highest number, at 31, followed by 3-person at 20, and 4-person at 18. This was comparatively higher than the number for single households, at 17. 5-person and 6-person families, on the other hand, accounted for the lowest numbers, at only 8 and 6.
By 2001, the distribution of members per household had changed notably. two-member households and single families increased to 35 and 26 respectively. 3-member and 4-member residential units, however, decreased to 17 and 15 respectively. Similarly, the number of 5-person families fell slightly to 6, whereas 6-person domestic units showed a declining trend, dropping to 2.
