Kodupereid

Kodupereid is an Estonian term that refers to households or home-based families, typically used in demographic and sociological contexts. The word is the plural genitive form of kodupere, formed from kodu meaning home and pere meaning family. In official statistics, kodupere is used to describe the basic living unit—people who share a dwelling and are considered a family by the household itself. Definitions vary; some sources define a kodupere as adults and their dependent children living together, while others include extended relatives residing in the same dwelling.

In Estonia, data on kodupere is collected in population censuses and household surveys to analyze living arrangements, family structures, and housing needs. The concept helps distinguish between family households and other living arrangements such as one-person households or non-relatives living together. Because of this, kodupere is a practical category for policymakers and researchers studying social and economic dynamics at the household level.

Cultural and policy relevance is tied to how kodupere is understood in different sources. The term is central to discussions of child care, education, housing, and welfare, where family-based living units are a key consideration. As usages can vary, researchers are advised to consult specific statistical definitions in the relevant data sources when interpreting information about households and families.

See also: Household, Family, Statistics Estonia.