A recent analysis by UN Women reveals a significant shift in household structures. Women now head nearly 1 in 4 households, representing an estimated 86,290 households. This marks a substantial increase from the previous rate of around 1 in 9.

The change is attributed to the war, which has altered survival responsibilities and household dynamics. The analysis notes that women's household headship extends beyond formal records, including those whose husbands are missing, detained, or severely injured. These women have taken on primary responsibility for supporting their households.

Further details on this trend are available from the source. The increase in women-headed households is roughly double the pre-October 2023 rate.