35.9% of households are headed by women, according to data collected by the National Household Survey (Enaho). Likewise, from this percentage, it can be seen that 54.1% correspond to nuclear families, while 19.9% to unipersonal and 18.6% are extended.
In addition, it is reported that 42 out of every 100 women who work in some economic activity are independent and 41.4% are dependents or work for a private or public company. In addition, 17 out of 100 have a second job.
These figures are disclosed within the framework of the International Women’s Day, which commemorates the historical struggle of women for equality and respect for their rights and the eradication of violence. In total, in our country, the female population amounts to 16,999 million and represents 50.4% of all people, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI).
Likewise, 23.5% are under 15 years of age (3,999 million), 52.0% are between 15 and 49 years of age (8 million), 10.3% are in the range between 50 and 59 years of age and Finally, 14.2% are over 60 years of age (2 million).
Source: Larepublica
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