The number of divorces between partners of different genders in Denmark decreased slightly since 2014, when it amounted to over 19,000. It was at its lowest in 2019, with just above 10,000 divorces. In 2023, nearly 12,700 divorces between partners of different genders were registered in Denmark. Spouses in Denmark may divorce if either one or both parties do not wish to continue being together. If one does not agree, they can be divorced after a period of six months of separation. Most Danes have never been married; the number of never married inhabitants was around 2.9 million in 2023.

 Divorces between same-sex partners

Since June 2012, partners of the same gender are allowed to marry in Denmark; the same-sex marriage law was enacted that year. In the period from 2013 to 2021, the number of divorces between women was constantly higher than between men. In 2022, 96 divorces between women and 42 between men were registered in Denmark.

Norway and Sweden

In the past years, the number of divorces in Norway decreased overall from 2010 to 2021. The lowest number during the last decade was registered in 2021. By comparison, the number of divorces in Sweden peaked in 2013, reaching almost 27,000. After that, there was a decreasing trend in the country, the number dropping below 22,000 in 2022 and 2023.

In 2023, the European country with the highest divorce rate per 100 marriages was Finland, with more than 55 divorces. At the bottom of the list was Ireland with only 15.5 divorces per 100 marriages.

In 2022, 96 same-sex female couples and 42 same-sex male couples were divorced. That was the second highest number of divorces between female partners during the time under consideration.

In the past 10 years, men’s average age at marriage was always higher than the average age of women's age at marriages in Denmark. In 2023, the average age was 39.8 years on average for men and 37.4 years for women.
The number of marriages in Denmark was highest in 2004 with 38,000 marriages, but has decreased since, despite increasing some years. In 2023, roughly 32,000 marriages were registered.

 Divorces 

By contrast, the number of divorces in Denmark was significantly lower than the number of marriages. In 2023, close to 13,000 divorces took place. Spouses may divorce if either or both parties do not wish to continue living together. If one does not agree to divorce, they can normally be divorced after six months of separation.

 Marital status of Danes 

Most Danes have never been married; the number of never married inhabitants amounted to approximately 2.94 millions in 2023. In this year, around 2.14 million Danes were married, while over 562,000 people were divorced.

In 2021, the number of divorces decreased throughout all countries of the Nordic region. From 2011 to 2021, the total number of divorces decreased in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, whereas it increased in Iceland..