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Presents data on the percentage of births to single parents in various countries in 1992. Sweden; Denmark; France; England; United States; Canada; Germany; Italy; Japan.
By Peter Doskoch published September 1, 1996 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016
Granted, the number of babies born to unmarried couples in North America ispretty high. But this is one case in which the United States is definitely not a world leader. Here's a global glimpse.
Percent of births to
Country single parents, 1992
Sweden 50
Denmark 46
France 33
England 31
Unites States 30
Canada 29
Germany 15
Italy 7
Japan 1
Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States
PHOTO (COLOR): Babies
