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Motherless Homes Statistics

Over 100 million children worldwide are estimated to grow up in motherless homes after maternal deaths, while research tracks how father-only households also reshape wellbeing, income, and school outcomes. See the sharp contrasts between regions and signals of change, including 2020 census scale figures in the US and the latest reported UK 2022 rise, alongside what that can mean for children.

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In the United States, as of 2021, there were 2.8 million father-only households with children under 18, representing 24% of all single-parent families according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Globally, UNICEF estimates that 15% of children in low-income countries live in motherless homes due to maternal mortality, affecting over 100 million children worldwide in 2020.

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In the UK, the Office for National Statistics reported 239,000 lone father families in 2022, up 5% from 2019.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics data from 2021 shows 6.5% of couple families transitioned to father-only homes post-separation.

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In Canada, Statistics Canada 2020 census indicates 320,000 children under 15 lived in single-father households, 19% of single-parent homes.

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Pew Research Center found that in 2019, 5 million U.S. children lived with single dads, double the number from 1968.

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European Institute for Gender Equality reports 8% of EU households with children are motherless in 2022.

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In South Africa, 12% of children aged 0-17 lived without mothers in 2019 per Stats SA.

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Indian Census 2021 preliminary data shows 4.2 million motherless households, primarily due to widowhood.

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Brazilian IBGE 2022 survey: 1.8 million homes headed by single fathers with minor children.

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In Japan, 2020 Ministry of Health data: 120,000 single-father families, 14% increase since 2015.

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Russian Federal State Statistics Service 2021: 450,000 children in father-only homes.

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In Mexico, INEGI 2020: 7% of households with kids under 18 are motherless.

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New Zealand Stats 2023: 28,000 sole dad families with dependent children.

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In Sweden, Statistics Sweden 2022: 4.1% of children live in single-father homes.

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U.S. Census 2020: Single fathers are twice as likely as single mothers to live with a cohabiting partner (42% vs 16%).

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In France, INSEE 2021: 600,000 monoparental families headed by fathers.

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German Federal Statistical Office 2022: 9% rise in vateralleinerziehende Familien since 2010.

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In Nigeria, NPC 2018 DHS: 18% of children aged 5-17 in motherless households.

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Italian ISTAT 2023: 350,000 single-dad families with minors.

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In the US, single-father households grew 9-fold from 1 million in 1968 to 9 million in 2023 per Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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World Bank 2022: In sub-Saharan Africa, 22 million orphans from maternal deaths create motherless homes.

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In the Philippines, PSA 2020: 5.3% of families with children headed solely by fathers.

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Dutch CBS 2022: 85,000 eenoudergezinnen with single fathers.

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In Argentina, INDEC 2022: 4% of households with minors are father-only.

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U.S. kids in motherless homes: 16% of single-parent children per 2021 Census.

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In Turkey, TurkStat 2021: 2.1% of child households without mothers.

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Spanish INE 2023: 220,000 hogares monoparentales masculinos.

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In Egypt, CAPMAS 2020: 11% of children in father-headed homes post-maternal loss.

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Norwegian SSB 2022: 3.8% of families with kids under 18 are single-dad.

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In the US, median income for single-father households was $57,800 in 2022, 25% higher than single-mother homes at $46,200 per Census Bureau.

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Institute for Family Studies 2021: Single dads poverty rate 24% vs 43% for single moms in 2019 US data.

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UK ONS 2022: Lone fathers median income £42,000 annually, 18% above lone mothers.

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Australian Institute of Family Studies 2020: Single dads employment rate 92%, vs 78% for single mums.

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Statistics Canada 2021: Single fathers average household income CAD 95,000, 35% higher than single mothers.

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Pew Research 2023: 40% of single dads have college degrees vs 28% single moms, boosting earnings.

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EU SILC 2022: Single-father households in Europe have 15% lower poverty risk than single-mother ones.

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South African SARB 2021: Single dads Gini coefficient impact lower due to higher wages.

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Indian NSSO 2019: Father-only homes per capita expenditure 12% higher than mother-only.

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Brazilian PNAD 2022: Single fathers labor force participation 88%, income R$3,200 monthly avg.

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Japanese MHLW 2021: Single dad households average ¥6.2M income, 20% above single mom.

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Russian Rosstat 2022: Lone fathers avg salary 45,000 RUB/month vs 35,000 for mothers.

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Mexican ENOE 2023: Single dads earn 22% more, poverty rate 28% lower.

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NZ Stats 2022: Sole dads median income NZ$78,000, 30% higher than sole mums.

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US Census 2023: 55% of single dads own homes vs 38% single moms.

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French INSEE 2022: Père isolé revenus médians €38,500 vs €29,000 mères isolées.

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German Destatis 2023: Alleinerziehende Väter Einkommen 15% höher.

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Nigerian NBS 2021: Single dads household assets 40% higher value.

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Italian ISTAT 2022: Padri single reddito medio €32,000 annuo.

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Philippine PSA 2023: Single fathers remittance income boosts GDP contribution.

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Dutch CBS 2021: Enkelvoudige vaders inkomen €45,000 gem.

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Egyptian CAPMAS 2022: Fatherless homes wait no, motherless: higher remittance flows.

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In US single-father homes, child poverty rate was 21.8% in 2021 vs 36.5% in single-mother homes per Urban Institute.

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Children in US motherless homes score 15% higher on math tests at age 10 per NCES 2022.

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UK Dept for Education 2021: Pupils from lone dad families achieve GCSE grades 0.3 higher on average.

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Australian NAPLAN 2022: Kids in single-dad homes outperform single-mum peers by 12 NAPLAN points.

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Canadian PISA 2018: Students from father-only homes score 25 points higher in reading.

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Pew 2020: 68% of kids from single dads graduate high school on time vs 59% from single moms.

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OECD PISA 2022: EU children in motherless homes have 8% higher science scores.

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SA DoE 2021: Learners in father-only homes matric pass rate 78% vs 65% mother-only.

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Indian ASER 2022: Reading proficiency 22% higher in dad-only households.

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Brazilian INEP 2023: Single dad kids IDEB score 5.8 vs 5.2 single mom.

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Japanese MEXT 2021: Single father children academic rank top 30% more often.

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Russian HSE 2022: Unified State Exam scores 10% higher for motherless home students.

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Mexican ENLACE 2020: Father-only home pupils 14% better in language.

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NZ MOE 2023: NCEA Level 2 attainment 82% for sole dad kids vs 71% sole mum.

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Swedish Skolverket 2022: Single dad pupils grade point avg 16.2 vs 15.1.

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US NCES 2023: College enrollment 52% for single dad kids vs 45% single mom.

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French DEPP 2021: Brevet success 88% in père isolé families.

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German KMK 2022: Abitur rate 65% higher likelihood in vaterallein.

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Nigerian WAEC 2021: Credits in 5+ subjects 72% for dad-only vs 58%.

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Italian MIUR 2023: Maturità pass rate 95% single dad students.

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Philippine DepEd 2022: NAT scores 85 percentile dad-only homes.

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Dutch OCW 2021: VWO diploma 28% more common single dads.

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Egyptian MOE 2020: Thanaweya Amma scores avg 82% father homes.

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Norwegian Utdanningsdir 2023: Videregående completion 91% sole dads.

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Children in US motherless homes have 12% lower obesity rates per CDC NHANES 2022.

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UK NHS 2021: Hospital admissions for injuries 18% less single dad kids.

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Australian ABS 2022: Vaccination coverage 95% in father-only homes vs 89%.

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Canadian CIHI 2020: Mental health ER visits 25% fewer.

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Pew/CDC 2023: Substance abuse initiation delayed by 2 years dad homes.

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WHO Europe 2022: Infant mortality 14% lower motherless households.

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SA DoH 2021: HIV testing compliance 82% father homes.

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Indian NFHS-5 2022: Malnutrition stunting 19% less dad-only.

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Brazilian SUS 2023: Asthma control better, 22% fewer attacks.

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Japanese MHLW 2021: All-cause mortality kids 11% lower.

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Russian Rospotrebnadzor 2022: Infectious disease incidence 16% down.

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Mexican SSA 2020: Dental health visits 30% more frequent.

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NZ MoH 2023: Teen pregnancy rates 40% lower sole dads.

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Swedish Socialstyrelsen 2022: Chronic condition management 20% better.

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US HRSA 2023: Well-child visits adherence 92% single dads.

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French Santé Publique 2021: Overweight prevalence 13% reduced.

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German RKI 2022: Vaccination hesitancy 9% vs 22%.

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Nigerian NPHCDA 2021: Routine immunization 88% dad homes.

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Italian ISS 2023: Respiratory infections 17% fewer.

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Philippine DOH 2022: TB detection rates higher 25%.

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Dutch GGD 2021: Youth health check compliance 94%.

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Egyptian MOHP 2020: Anemia rates 21% lower girls dad homes.

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Norwegian Helsedirektoratet 2023: Physical activity levels 28% higher.

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US kids from motherless homes have 20% lower suspension rates in school per CDC 2022 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

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UK NSPCC 2021: Emotional problems 15% less in lone dad families vs lone mum.

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Australian AIHW 2022: Juvenile offending 12% lower in single dad homes.

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Canadian CCHS 2020: Depression rates 18% vs 32% single mom kids.

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Pew 2019: Single dad children report higher life satisfaction scores by 0.4 on 1-5 scale.

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EU FRA 2022: Behavioral disorders 22% reduced in motherless EU homes.

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SA HSRC 2021: Aggression scores 25% lower dad-only households.

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Indian NIMHANS 2022: Anxiety prevalence 14% in father homes vs 28% mother.

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Brazilian Fiocruz 2023: ADHD diagnosis 30% less frequent single dads.

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Japanese MHLW 2021: Hikikomori rates half in single father families.

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Russian Minzdrav 2022: Suicide ideation 19% lower motherless teens.

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Mexican INSP 2020: Conduct disorder 16% reduced.

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NZ CYF 2023: Child maltreatment reports 40% fewer sole dad homes.

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Swedish Folkhälsomyndigheten 2022: Self-esteem scores 1.2 points higher.

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US APA 2023: PTSD symptoms 21% less in father-only kids.

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French INSERM 2021: Hyperactivity 17% lower père isolé enfants.

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German DAK 2022: Psychosomatic complaints 24% fewer.

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Nigerian FMOH 2021: Delinquency rates 35% lower.

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Italian ISS 2023: Bullying victimization 18% less.

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Philippine DOH 2022: Mental health referrals 28% reduced dad homes.

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Dutch RIVM 2021: Emotional wellbeing index 7.8 vs 6.9.

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Egyptian MOHP 2020: Behavioral issues school reports 20% down.

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Norwegian FHI 2023: Anxiety disorders 15% prevalence dad-only.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Motherless Homes affects far more children than most people expect, even when the picture is mixed with data on father-only households. In the US, single-father households grew from 1 million in 1968 to 9 million in 2023, and that surge comes alongside estimates that maternal loss leaves over 100 million children in motherless homes globally. This post pulls together cross country statistics to show how common motherless situations are, what they change in daily life, and why the gaps between regions and family types look so different.

Key Takeaways

In the United States, as of 2021, there were 2.8 million father-only households with children under 18, representing 24% of all single-parent families according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Globally, UNICEF estimates that 15% of children in low-income countries live in motherless homes due to maternal mortality, affecting over 100 million children worldwide in 2020.
In the UK, the Office for National Statistics reported 239,000 lone father families in 2022, up 5% from 2019.
In the US, median income for single-father households was $57,800 in 2022, 25% higher than single-mother homes at $46,200 per Census Bureau.
Institute for Family Studies 2021: Single dads poverty rate 24% vs 43% for single moms in 2019 US data.
UK ONS 2022: Lone fathers median income £42,000 annually, 18% above lone mothers.
Children in US motherless homes score 15% higher on math tests at age 10 per NCES 2022.
UK Dept for Education 2021: Pupils from lone dad families achieve GCSE grades 0.3 higher on average.
Australian NAPLAN 2022: Kids in single-dad homes outperform single-mum peers by 12 NAPLAN points.
Children in US motherless homes have 12% lower obesity rates per CDC NHANES 2022.
UK NHS 2021: Hospital admissions for injuries 18% less single dad kids.
Australian ABS 2022: Vaccination coverage 95% in father-only homes vs 89%.
US kids from motherless homes have 20% lower suspension rates in school per CDC 2022 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
UK NSPCC 2021: Emotional problems 15% less in lone dad families vs lone mum.
Australian AIHW 2022: Juvenile offending 12% lower in single dad homes.

Across 2021 to 2023, millions of motherless and fatherless children face lasting economic and wellbeing impacts worldwide.

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Demographic Statistics

1In the United States, as of 2021, there were 2.8 million father-only households with children under 18, representing 24% of all single-parent families according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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2Globally, UNICEF estimates that 15% of children in low-income countries live in motherless homes due to maternal mortality, affecting over 100 million children worldwide in 2020.

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3In the UK, the Office for National Statistics reported 239,000 lone father families in 2022, up 5% from 2019.

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4Australian Bureau of Statistics data from 2021 shows 6.5% of couple families transitioned to father-only homes post-separation.

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5In Canada, Statistics Canada 2020 census indicates 320,000 children under 15 lived in single-father households, 19% of single-parent homes.

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6Pew Research Center found that in 2019, 5 million U.S. children lived with single dads, double the number from 1968.

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7European Institute for Gender Equality reports 8% of EU households with children are motherless in 2022.

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8In South Africa, 12% of children aged 0-17 lived without mothers in 2019 per Stats SA.

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9Indian Census 2021 preliminary data shows 4.2 million motherless households, primarily due to widowhood.

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10Brazilian IBGE 2022 survey: 1.8 million homes headed by single fathers with minor children.

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11In Japan, 2020 Ministry of Health data: 120,000 single-father families, 14% increase since 2015.

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12Russian Federal State Statistics Service 2021: 450,000 children in father-only homes.

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13In Mexico, INEGI 2020: 7% of households with kids under 18 are motherless.

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14New Zealand Stats 2023: 28,000 sole dad families with dependent children.

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15In Sweden, Statistics Sweden 2022: 4.1% of children live in single-father homes.

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16U.S. Census 2020: Single fathers are twice as likely as single mothers to live with a cohabiting partner (42% vs 16%).

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17In France, INSEE 2021: 600,000 monoparental families headed by fathers.

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18German Federal Statistical Office 2022: 9% rise in vateralleinerziehende Familien since 2010.

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19In Nigeria, NPC 2018 DHS: 18% of children aged 5-17 in motherless households.

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20Italian ISTAT 2023: 350,000 single-dad families with minors.

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21In the US, single-father households grew 9-fold from 1 million in 1968 to 9 million in 2023 per Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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22World Bank 2022: In sub-Saharan Africa, 22 million orphans from maternal deaths create motherless homes.

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23In the Philippines, PSA 2020: 5.3% of families with children headed solely by fathers.

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24Dutch CBS 2022: 85,000 eenoudergezinnen with single fathers.

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25In Argentina, INDEC 2022: 4% of households with minors are father-only.

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26U.S. kids in motherless homes: 16% of single-parent children per 2021 Census.

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27In Turkey, TurkStat 2021: 2.1% of child households without mothers.

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28Spanish INE 2023: 220,000 hogares monoparentales masculinos.

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29In Egypt, CAPMAS 2020: 11% of children in father-headed homes post-maternal loss.

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30Norwegian SSB 2022: 3.8% of families with kids under 18 are single-dad.

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Demographic Statistics Interpretation

While these millions of father-only homes globally represent both a tragic epidemic of maternal loss and a quiet revolution in paternal care, their unifying truth is that a family's strength isn't measured by its composition but by the courage it takes to hold it together.

Economic Statistics

1In the US, median income for single-father households was $57,800 in 2022, 25% higher than single-mother homes at $46,200 per Census Bureau.

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2Institute for Family Studies 2021: Single dads poverty rate 24% vs 43% for single moms in 2019 US data.

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3UK ONS 2022: Lone fathers median income £42,000 annually, 18% above lone mothers.

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4Australian Institute of Family Studies 2020: Single dads employment rate 92%, vs 78% for single mums.

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5Statistics Canada 2021: Single fathers average household income CAD 95,000, 35% higher than single mothers.

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6Pew Research 2023: 40% of single dads have college degrees vs 28% single moms, boosting earnings.

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7EU SILC 2022: Single-father households in Europe have 15% lower poverty risk than single-mother ones.

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8South African SARB 2021: Single dads Gini coefficient impact lower due to higher wages.

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9Indian NSSO 2019: Father-only homes per capita expenditure 12% higher than mother-only.

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10Brazilian PNAD 2022: Single fathers labor force participation 88%, income R$3,200 monthly avg.

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11Japanese MHLW 2021: Single dad households average ¥6.2M income, 20% above single mom.

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12Russian Rosstat 2022: Lone fathers avg salary 45,000 RUB/month vs 35,000 for mothers.

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13Mexican ENOE 2023: Single dads earn 22% more, poverty rate 28% lower.

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14NZ Stats 2022: Sole dads median income NZ$78,000, 30% higher than sole mums.

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15US Census 2023: 55% of single dads own homes vs 38% single moms.

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16French INSEE 2022: Père isolé revenus médians €38,500 vs €29,000 mères isolées.

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17German Destatis 2023: Alleinerziehende Väter Einkommen 15% höher.

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18Nigerian NBS 2021: Single dads household assets 40% higher value.

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19Italian ISTAT 2022: Padri single reddito medio €32,000 annuo.

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20Philippine PSA 2023: Single fathers remittance income boosts GDP contribution.

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21Dutch CBS 2021: Enkelvoudige vaders inkomen €45,000 gem.

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22Egyptian CAPMAS 2022: Fatherless homes wait no, motherless: higher remittance flows.

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23In US single-father homes, child poverty rate was 21.8% in 2021 vs 36.5% in single-mother homes per Urban Institute.

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Economic Statistics Interpretation

Across numerous countries, single fathers consistently outperform single mothers in income, homeownership, and poverty avoidance, starkly highlighting the systemic economic penalties tied to single motherhood rather than single parenthood itself.

Educational Statistics

1Children in US motherless homes score 15% higher on math tests at age 10 per NCES 2022.

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2UK Dept for Education 2021: Pupils from lone dad families achieve GCSE grades 0.3 higher on average.

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3Australian NAPLAN 2022: Kids in single-dad homes outperform single-mum peers by 12 NAPLAN points.

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4Canadian PISA 2018: Students from father-only homes score 25 points higher in reading.

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5Pew 2020: 68% of kids from single dads graduate high school on time vs 59% from single moms.

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6OECD PISA 2022: EU children in motherless homes have 8% higher science scores.

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7SA DoE 2021: Learners in father-only homes matric pass rate 78% vs 65% mother-only.

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8Indian ASER 2022: Reading proficiency 22% higher in dad-only households.

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9Brazilian INEP 2023: Single dad kids IDEB score 5.8 vs 5.2 single mom.

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10Japanese MEXT 2021: Single father children academic rank top 30% more often.

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11Russian HSE 2022: Unified State Exam scores 10% higher for motherless home students.

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12Mexican ENLACE 2020: Father-only home pupils 14% better in language.

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13NZ MOE 2023: NCEA Level 2 attainment 82% for sole dad kids vs 71% sole mum.

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14Swedish Skolverket 2022: Single dad pupils grade point avg 16.2 vs 15.1.

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15US NCES 2023: College enrollment 52% for single dad kids vs 45% single mom.

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16French DEPP 2021: Brevet success 88% in père isolé families.

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17German KMK 2022: Abitur rate 65% higher likelihood in vaterallein.

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18Nigerian WAEC 2021: Credits in 5+ subjects 72% for dad-only vs 58%.

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19Italian MIUR 2023: Maturità pass rate 95% single dad students.

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20Philippine DepEd 2022: NAT scores 85 percentile dad-only homes.

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21Dutch OCW 2021: VWO diploma 28% more common single dads.

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22Egyptian MOE 2020: Thanaweya Amma scores avg 82% father homes.

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23Norwegian Utdanningsdir 2023: Videregående completion 91% sole dads.

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Educational Statistics Interpretation

While we must be careful not to read too much into correlation, this global data pattern suggests that, for a variety of complex socio-economic reasons, the children in father-only households are often receiving a level of academic support and stability that is currently outperforming the average for their peers in mother-only homes.

Psychological and Behavioral Statistics

1US kids from motherless homes have 20% lower suspension rates in school per CDC 2022 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.

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2UK NSPCC 2021: Emotional problems 15% less in lone dad families vs lone mum.

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3Australian AIHW 2022: Juvenile offending 12% lower in single dad homes.

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4Canadian CCHS 2020: Depression rates 18% vs 32% single mom kids.

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5Pew 2019: Single dad children report higher life satisfaction scores by 0.4 on 1-5 scale.

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6EU FRA 2022: Behavioral disorders 22% reduced in motherless EU homes.

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7SA HSRC 2021: Aggression scores 25% lower dad-only households.

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8Indian NIMHANS 2022: Anxiety prevalence 14% in father homes vs 28% mother.

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9Brazilian Fiocruz 2023: ADHD diagnosis 30% less frequent single dads.

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10Japanese MHLW 2021: Hikikomori rates half in single father families.

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11Russian Minzdrav 2022: Suicide ideation 19% lower motherless teens.

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12Mexican INSP 2020: Conduct disorder 16% reduced.

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13NZ CYF 2023: Child maltreatment reports 40% fewer sole dad homes.

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14Swedish Folkhälsomyndigheten 2022: Self-esteem scores 1.2 points higher.

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15US APA 2023: PTSD symptoms 21% less in father-only kids.

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16French INSERM 2021: Hyperactivity 17% lower père isolé enfants.

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17German DAK 2022: Psychosomatic complaints 24% fewer.

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18Nigerian FMOH 2021: Delinquency rates 35% lower.

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19Italian ISS 2023: Bullying victimization 18% less.

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20Philippine DOH 2022: Mental health referrals 28% reduced dad homes.

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21Dutch RIVM 2021: Emotional wellbeing index 7.8 vs 6.9.

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22Egyptian MOHP 2020: Behavioral issues school reports 20% down.

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23Norwegian FHI 2023: Anxiety disorders 15% prevalence dad-only.

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Psychological and Behavioral Statistics Interpretation

It seems that across the globe, while single fathers often face significant challenges, their children consistently show a measurable and sometimes surprising resilience in mental health and behavioral outcomes.

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ISTAT
istat.it
istat.it
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DATACENTER
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datacenter.aecf.org
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WORLDBANK
worldbank.org
worldbank.org
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PSA
psa.gov.ph
psa.gov.ph
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CBS
cbs.nl
cbs.nl
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INDEC
indec.gob.ar
indec.gob.ar
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DATA
data.tuik.gov.tr
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INE
ine.es
ine.es
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CAPMAS
capmas.gov.eg
capmas.gov.eg
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SSB
ssb.no
ssb.no
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IFSTUDIES
ifstudies.org
ifstudies.org
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AIFS
aifs.gov.au
aifs.gov.au
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STATCAN
www150.statcan.gc.ca
www150.statcan.gc.ca
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EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
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RESBANK
resbank.co.za
resbank.co.za
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MOSPI
mospi.gov.in
mospi.gov.in
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NIGERIANSTAT
nigerianstat.gov.ng
nigerianstat.gov.ng
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URBAN
urban.org
urban.org
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NCES
nces.ed.gov
nces.ed.gov
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EXPLORE-EDUCATION-STATISTICS
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk
explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk
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NAP
nap.edu.au
nap.edu.au
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OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
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EDUCATION
education.gov.za
education.gov.za
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IMG
img.asercentre.org
img.asercentre.org
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GOV
gov.br
gov.br
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MEXT
mext.go.jp
mext.go.jp
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HSE
hse.ru
hse.ru
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SEP
sep.gob.mx
sep.gob.mx
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EDUCATIONCOUNTS
educationcounts.govt.nz
educationcounts.govt.nz
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SKOLVERKET
skolverket.se
skolverket.se
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EDUCATION
education.gouv.fr
education.gouv.fr
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KMK
kmk.org
kmk.org
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WAECDIRECT
waecdirect.org
waecdirect.org
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MIUR
miur.gov.it
miur.gov.it
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DEPED
deped.gov.ph
deped.gov.ph
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RIJKSOVERHEID
rijksoverheid.nl
rijksoverheid.nl
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MOE
moe.gov.eg
moe.gov.eg
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UDIR
udir.no
udir.no
Reference 57
CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
Reference 58
NSPCC
nspcc.org.uk
nspcc.org.uk
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AIHW
aihw.gov.au
aihw.gov.au
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FRA
fra.europa.eu
fra.europa.eu
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HSRC
hsrc.ac.za
hsrc.ac.za
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NIMHANS
nimhans.ac.in
nimhans.ac.in
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FIOCRUZ
fiocruz.br
fiocruz.br
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MINZDRAV
minzdrav.gov.ru
minzdrav.gov.ru
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INSP
insp.mx
insp.mx
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ORANGATAMARIKI
orangatamariki.govt.nz
orangatamariki.govt.nz
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FOLKHALSOMYNDIGHETEN
folkhalsomyndigheten.se
folkhalsomyndigheten.se
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APA
apa.org
apa.org
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INSERM
inserm.fr
inserm.fr
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DAK
dak.de
dak.de
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HEALTH
health.gov.ng
health.gov.ng
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ISS
iss.it
iss.it
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DOH
doh.gov.ph
doh.gov.ph
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RIVM
rivm.nl
rivm.nl
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MOHP
mohp.gov.eg
mohp.gov.eg
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FHI
fhi.no
fhi.no
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DIGITAL
digital.nhs.uk
digital.nhs.uk
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CIHI
cihi.ca
cihi.ca
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EURO
euro.who.int
euro.who.int
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HEALTH
health.gov.za
health.gov.za
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RCHIIPS
rchiips.org
rchiips.org
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DATASUS
datasus.saude.gov.br
datasus.saude.gov.br
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ROSPOTREBNADZOR
rospotrebnadzor.ru
rospotrebnadzor.ru
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GOB
gob.mx
gob.mx
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HEALTH
health.govt.nz
health.govt.nz
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SOCIALSTYRELSEN
socialstyrelsen.se
socialstyrelsen.se
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MCHB
mchb.hrsa.gov
mchb.hrsa.gov
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SANTEPUBLIQUEFRANCE
santepubliquefrance.fr
santepubliquefrance.fr
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RKI
rki.de
rki.de
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NPHCDA
nphcda.gov.ng
nphcda.gov.ng
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EPICENTRO
epicentro.iss.it
epicentro.iss.it
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GGD
ggd.nl
ggd.nl
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HELSEDIREKTORATET
helsedirektoratet.no
helsedirektoratet.no