This statistic shows the crude divorce rate in Taiwan from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, the divorce rate in Taiwan stood at 2.28 couples per 1,000 population, compared to 2.51 couples per 1,000 population in 2010.

The graph displays the divorce rate per 1,000 people in the United States from 2000 to 2022. The x-axis represents the years, labeled from '00 to '22, while the y-axis indicates the divorce rate per 1,000 individuals. The divorce rate starts at 4.0 per 1,000 in 2000 and 2001, which are the highest values in the dataset. Over the years, there is a general downward trend, with the rate decreasing to 2.3 per 1,000 in 2020, the lowest point recorded. In 2021 and 2022, the rate slightly fluctuates, rising to 2.5 and then decreasing to 2.4 per 1,000 respectively. The data highlights a consistent decline in the divorce rate over the 22-year period.

In 2022, the divorce rate in the United States stood at 2.4 per 1,000 of the population. Divorce in the U.S. Divorce is the termination of a marital union. In the United States, as in most other countries, it is a legal process in which a judge or another legal authority dissolves the bonds of matrimony existing between two persons. The process of divorce also normally involves issues surrounding distribution of property, financial support of the former spouse, child custody and child support. A divorce also allows a person to marry again.In the United States divorce is, like marriage, a matter for state governments, not the federal government. Although divorce laws vary from state to state, for example on which terms a divorce can be arranged, a divorce must be certified by a court of law to become effective. A declining divorce rate Over the last couple of years both the marriage rate and the divorce rate have been declining in the United States. As of 2009, the average length of a first marriage in the U.S. was eight years. The average age men were at when they went through their first divorce was 32, for women this was 30. The average length of a second marriage was about 10 years.

The graph illustrates the percentage of marriages that ended in divorce in the United States from the year 2000 ('00) to 2022 ('22). The x-axis represents the years, labeled with two-digit abbreviations from '00 to '22, while the y-axis displays the divorce rates as percentages. Throughout this period, divorce rates varied between a high of 41.7% in 2002 and a low of 32.62% in 2022. The data shows a notable decline in divorce rates over the two decades, with some fluctuations occurring in the early and mid-2000s. Overall, the trend indicates a steady decrease in the proportion of marriages ending in divorce in the United States from 2000 to 2022.

Number of divorces and various divorce indicators (crude divorce rate, divorce rate for married persons, age-standardized divorce rate, total divorce rate, mean and median duration of marriage, median duration of divorce proceedings, percentage of joint divorce applications), by place of occurrence, 1970 to most recent year.

Armenia Vital Statistics: Year to Date: Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data was reported at 1.500 Person in Jun 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.500 Person for Mar 2023. Armenia Vital Statistics: Year to Date: Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.300 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to Jun 2023, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.700 Person in Jun 2014 and a record low of 1.000 Person in Jun 2020. Armenia Vital Statistics: Year to Date: Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Armenia – Table AM.G003: Vital Statistics.

In 2023, the divorce rate in Germany lay at about 35.74 percent. The highest divorce rate at almost 52 percent was recorded in 2005. Since then, divorce rates have ranged between 30 and 50 percent. The divorce rate compares the number of marriages with the number of divorces in the same period under review. Accordingly, the divorce rate does not provide any information about the ‘divorce risk’ of a particular marriage cohort, as the divorces do not relate to a marriage year.

In 2024, the divorce rate of South Korean women aged 40 to 44 years was eight divorces per 1,000 women, which was the highest figure among all age groups. That year, the divorce rate in South Korea was 1.8 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants.

In 2024, the divorce rate in South Korea was 1.8 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants, similar to the previous year. The divorce rate peaked in 2003 at about 3.4 divorces per 1,000 people and has declined since then. Cultural perception of divorce Traditionally, divorce was viewed negatively in South Korea due to the influence of a patriarchal society that valued traditional family structures and roles. However, as more women enter the workforce and women's rights progress, Korean society has seen a greater acceptance of divorce in recent years. Many people now view it as a viable option for those seeking personal happiness. Decline in marriages During the same period, the number of marriages across the nation has decreased. This is especially noticeable due to the changing perception of marriage among South Korean women, who place less importance on marriage than previous generations. A survey identified financial constraints and a decreased desire for marriage as the most important reasons for avoiding marriage.

Number of divorces and divorce rate per 1,000 marriages, by duration of marriage and place of occurrence, 1970 to most recent year.

As of 2023, the divorce rate in China decreased to 2.6 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants. Before 2020, this number had been constantly increasing since 2002. Divorce rate in Asian countries The divorce rate in China soared from around 0.96 divorces per 1,000 people in 2000 to 3.36 divorces in 2019. This is a quite high value compared to the divorce rate of countries in the Asia Pacific region. However, China shares the fate of a growing divorce rate with many other developing countries, while in most developed countries, the number of divorces per 1,000 inhabitants is either stable or falling. For example, the divorce rate in Singapore has been manly stable at 1.9 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants in the last ten years and the divorce rate in South Korea has fallen from 2.5 in 2009 to 1.8 in 2023. In comparison, the U.S. divorce rate has been falling since 1992 from 4.8 divorces per 1,000 people to 2.4 divorces in 2022. Dating scene in China For the younger generations, dating and marriage happens (if at all) at a much later life stage compared to their parents. The fact that China has the highest working hours in the region does not ease the dire situation for singles in China, most of them being employed as professionals or employed in the media sector, where long working hours and high work pressure are quite common.

This table includes the most important key figures on marriage dissolutions due to death and divorce among the registered population of the Netherlands. Excluding dissolutions due to ending registered partnerships.

Data available from: 1950

Status of the figures: All data recorded in this table are final data.

Changes per 24 July 2024: Data of 2023 have been added.

When will new figures be published? In the last quarter of 2025 final figures of 2024 will be added in this publication.

In 2021, there were 3.2 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants in North Carolina. This figure is a decrease from 1990, when the divorce rate stood at 5.1 divorces for every 1,000 inhabitants in the state.

In 2023, the divorce rate in Poland amounted to 1.5 per 1000 people. It is a slight decrease compared to the previous year. The highest divorce rate per 1000 people in Poland was recorded in 2006 at 1.9. Marriages in Poland In 2023, the number of marriages in Poland amounted to 146,000, marking a decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest number of marriages was recorded in 2013 at 180.4 thousand. In 2023, marriage rate per 1,000 inhabitants was measured at 3.9 — thus, an increase compared to 2020. At its highest, this indicator was set in 2008, when it amounted to 6.8. The number of divorces in Poland has been systematically decreasing since 2011, reaching 57,000 cases in 2023. For a broader perspective, the figures have increased by over 59 percent since 1995. The highest number of divorces in the country happened in 2006 (71,900). On the other hand, the number of marriages concluded over the same period has decreased by nearly 19 percent. Government support program for families "500 plus" Family 500+ program is a systemic support for Polish families. From 1 July 2019, all children up to the age of 18 are entitled to the benefit regardless of income received by the family:- the program offers support for every family, also for single-parents.- the funds are paid out regularly, every month until the child completes 18 years of age. In 2018, the government in Poland spent over 22 billion zlotys under the "Family 500+" program, of which the most funds were transferred to families in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. This program enjoys the support of almost half of the society in Poland. The funds transferred to the families in 2019 were most often spent on clothes and shoes, art articles for school, and additional extracurricular activities. A measurable effect of this assistance was the possibility to develop children's interests by participating in extra activities.

Divorce Counseling Service Market size was valued at USD 65.68 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 103.65 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Increasing Divorce Rates: Growing divorce rates in many regions are a primary driver for the demand for counseling services. As more individuals seek to navigate the complexities of divorce, the need for professional counseling increases.
Awareness of Mental Health: Increasing awareness of mental health and the importance of emotional well-being has led more people to seek counseling services. Individuals going through a divorce often face significant emotional distress and may be more inclined to seek help.
Changing Social Norms: As societal attitudes toward divorce evolve and become more accepting, individuals may feel more comfortable seeking counseling services for support during the divorce process.

According to a study conducted in South Korea in 2024, around 45 percent of respondents aged 60 years and older stated that people should avoid divorce. 15.3 percent thought it was fine to divorce if there was a reason for it, while almost 36 percent were neutral on the matter.

Cambodia Population Distribution: Divorced data was reported at 1.800 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.700 % for 2020. Cambodia Population Distribution: Divorced data is updated yearly, averaging 1.750 % from Jun 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.800 % in 2021 and a record low of 1.700 % in 2020. Cambodia Population Distribution: Divorced data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cambodia – Table KH.G001: Population: Cambodia Socio-Economic Survey (CSES).

According to a survey conducted in March 2024, 28 percent of the respondents in the Philippines strongly agreed that irreconcilably separated couples should be allowed to divorce so they can get married legally again. While the overall majority agreed with the reason for divorce, 20 percent of the respondents strongly disagreed with this.

Japan registered 1.52 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023, a slight increase from the after three consecutive years of decline. The divorce rate was mostly on a downward trend in the past two decades.