In 2019, around *** marriages and civil unions per 1,000 were dissolved in New Zealand, an increase from the divorce rate recorded in 1983. The first civil unions in the country were celebrated in 2005, and the first same-sex marriages were celebrated in 2013.

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.

couples who met online show lower divorce rates than traditional meetings

Divorce data are published annually and unless otherwise stated refer to orders for dissolution of both marriage and civil union granted in New Zealand.

In 2019, the median age of females in New Zealand at divorce was 44.4 years old, an increase from the median recorded in 1996. The first civil unions in the country were celebrated in 2005, and the first same-sex marriages were celebrated in 2013.

Divorce data are published annually and unless otherwise stated refer to orders for dissolution of both marriage and civil union granted in New Zealand.

In 2018, there were ***** divorces in New Zealand, which was a decrease from the previous year. The divorce rate in New Zealand has gradually declined over the past decade. Interestingly, the average age of men and women getting married in New Zealand has increased over the past few years.

This report analyses the number of divorces. This includes orders for dissolution of both marriages and civil unions. In New Zealand, divorces can only be granted when a marriage has suffered an irretrievable breakdown. Partners must be separated for two years prior to applying for divorce and there must be no reasonable likelihood of reconciliation. The data for this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and represents the number of divorces per financial year. Divorce statistics are supplied to Statistics New Zealand by the Family Court of New Zealand (Te Koti a-Whanau Aotearoa).

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.

Divorce data are published annually and unless otherwise stated refer to orders for dissolution of both marriage and civil union granted in New Zealand.

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.

Marriage and civil union statistics record the number of marriages and civil unions registered in New Zealand each year, and divorce statistics record the number of divorces granted in New Zealand each year.