Ideal number of children for a family to have 2003 to 2013

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 25, 2013
This statistic shows the results of a survey, taken among adult Americans at irregular intervals from 2003 to 2013, on the ideal number of children a family should have. In 2013, 48 percent of the respondents stated that for a family, 2 children would be ideal.

What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have?

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Release date

September 2013

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 22-31, 2013*

Number of respondents

5,100*

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

*Data only valid for 2013. The source does not provide the exact survey dates or number of respondents for the years.

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