Latest items for WR-DATA-1
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"Gabon has 29,707 surviving spouses. Women are over-represented in this group (26,436 surviving spouses), including in rural areas (10,091). Indeed, the overwhelming majority of surviving spouses (89 per cent of the total) are women (26,436), while women account for only 48 per cent of the total population" (26). Table titled “Number of surviving spouses and distribution by sex, province and area of residence” shows the number of urban and rural men and women in each province and Gabon overall. In the province of Estauire there are 995 urban men, 7689 urban women, 147 rural men, and 954 rural women. This provides a total of 8684 urban residents, 1101 rural residents,...more
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"Gabon has 29,707 surviving spouses. Women are over-represented in this group (26,436 surviving spouses), including in rural areas (10,091). Indeed, the overwhelming majority of surviving spouses (89 per cent of the total) are women (26,436), while women account for only 48 per cent of the total population" (26). Table titled “Number of surviving spouses and distribution by sex, province and area of residence” shows the number of urban and rural men and women in each province and Gabon overall. In the province of Estauire there are 995 urban men, 7689 urban women, 147 rural men, and 954 rural women. This provides a total of 8684 urban residents, 1101 rural residents,...more
Jan. 29, 2024, 6:01 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"According to the latest census data, over 71 million women in India, as of 2011, are single – a 39 percent rise from 2001. This number includes widows, women who’ve divorced, and unmarried women, as well as those separated from or deserted by their husbands. Comprising 12 percent of the total population in India, survival is an uphill battle on many fronts for single women" (para 4).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"According to the latest census data, over 71 million women in India, as of 2011, are single – a 39 percent rise from 2001. This number includes widows, women who’ve divorced, and unmarried women, as well as those separated from or deserted by their husbands. Comprising 12 percent of the total population in India, survival is an uphill battle on many fronts for single women" (para 4).
Aug. 25, 2023, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"The number of widows and widowers totals nearly 48 million, according to a study by the government research group Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The group projects that number will rise to 118.4 million by 2050" (para 12).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"The number of widows and widowers totals nearly 48 million, according to a study by the government research group Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The group projects that number will rise to 118.4 million by 2050" (para 12).
Jan. 7, 2023, 10:02 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"Afghanistan has an estimated 2 million widows" (para 18).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"Afghanistan has an estimated 2 million widows" (para 18).
June 28, 2022, 2:56 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"In Bangladesh, 80% of women are currently married. Two percent of women are divorced or separated, and 3% are widowed. The proportion of women who are widowed increases gradually with age and is highest among those age 45-49 (11%) and those age 40-44 (6%)" (41).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"In Bangladesh, 80% of women are currently married. Two percent of women are divorced or separated, and 3% are widowed. The proportion of women who are widowed increases gradually with age and is highest among those age 45-49 (11%) and those age 40-44 (6%)" (41).
Aug. 3, 2021, 12:21 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"There are 258 million widows around the world, according to UN estimates, and more than two million of them are in Nigeria, where 25% face a 'great deal' of disadvantage and another 33% have experienced disadvantage, according to 2015 World Widows Report by the Loomba Foundation, a global NGO working with the UN to highlight the plight of widows" (para 35).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"There are 258 million widows around the world, according to UN estimates, and more than two million of them are in Nigeria, where 25% face a 'great deal' of disadvantage and another 33% have experienced disadvantage, according to 2015 World Widows Report by the Loomba Foundation, a global NGO working with the UN to highlight the plight of widows" (para 35).
Jan. 31, 2021, 1:58 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: SMES-DATA-3, MARR-DATA-1, WR-DATA-1, ATDW-DATA-1
“According to data from the 2014 census, Angolan families are composed of an average of 4.6 people; 62 per cent of households are headed by men and 38 per cent by women; 14.1 per cent of Angolans are married, 3.5 per cent are widowed, 2.9 per cent are separated or divorced, 33.7 per cent live in domestic partnerships and 46 per cent are single” (pp. 24). Figure “5 Demographic and social indicators from the 2014 census” shows the demographic indicators of the country including marriage rates and head of household rates (pp. 25).
Variables: SMES-DATA-3, MARR-DATA-1, WR-DATA-1, ATDW-DATA-1
“According to data from the 2014 census, Angolan families are composed of an average of 4.6 people; 62 per cent of households are headed by men and 38 per cent by women; 14.1 per cent of Angolans are married, 3.5 per cent are widowed, 2.9 per cent are separated or divorced, 33.7 per cent live in domestic partnerships and 46 per cent are single” (pp. 24). Figure “5 Demographic and social indicators from the 2014 census” shows the demographic indicators of the country including marriage rates and head of household rates (pp. 25).
Dec. 31, 2020, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"The government doesn’t have a figure on Kashmir’s half-widows but a report Half Widow, Half Wife? Responding to Gendered Violence in Kashmir estimates the number at around 1,500" (para 8).
Variables: WR-DATA-1
"The government doesn’t have a figure on Kashmir’s half-widows but a report Half Widow, Half Wife? Responding to Gendered Violence in Kashmir estimates the number at around 1,500" (para 8).
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Taiwan
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Taiwan, there are about 844,536 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Taiwan, there are about 844,536 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Switzerland, there are about 348,230 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Switzerland, there are about 348,230 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Senegal, there are about 245,088 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Senegal, there are about 245,088 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Spain, there are about 2,437,560 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Spain, there are about 2,437,560 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In the United Kingdom, there are about 2,819,670 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In the United Kingdom, there are about 2,819,670 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Sweden, there are about 375,720 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Sweden, there are about 375,720 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Tunisia
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Tunisia, there are about 374,255 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Tunisia, there are about 374,255 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Serbia, there are about 716,100 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Serbia, there are about 716,100 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In the United Arab Emirates, there are about 15,853 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In the United Arab Emirates, there are about 15,853 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Thailand
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Thailand, there are about 3,039,901 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Thailand, there are about 3,039,901 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Venezuela, there are about 634,816 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Venezuela, there are about 634,816 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Tanzania, there are about 610,722 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Tanzania, there are about 610,722 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Sudan, there are about 703,840 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Sudan, there are about 703,840 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In South Sudan, there are about 201,300 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In South Sudan, there are about 201,300 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Somalia, there are about 156,408 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Somalia, there are about 156,408 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Vietnam
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Vietnam, there are about 3,943,518 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Vietnam, there are about 3,943,518 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Singapore, there are about 203,532 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Singapore, there are about 203,532 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Uruguay, there are about 167,941 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Uruguay, there are about 167,941 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Slovenia
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Slovenia, there are about 121,230 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Slovenia, there are about 121,230 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Suriname
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Suriname, there are about 13,260 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Suriname, there are about 13,260 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Slovakia, there are about 331,200 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Slovakia, there are about 331,200 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Sept. 3, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Trinidad/Tobago, there are about 44,144 widows, as estimated in 2015.
Variables: WR-DATA-1
In Trinidad/Tobago, there are about 44,144 widows, as estimated in 2015.