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  1. Divorce rate in Great Britain 1950-2021

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    Statista, Divorce rate in Great Britain 1950-2021 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/281568/divorce-rate-great-britain/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Great Britain, United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2021, the divorce rate in England and Wales was *** divorces per thousand married couples, which was significantly higher than the rate in 2018, which was ***. The Divorce rate in England and Wales has been falling steadily since a rate of **** was recorded in 2003 and 2004. In the last available data for Scotland in 2008, the divorce rate was ****.

  2. Divorces in England and Wales

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    Updated Jul 2, 2025
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    Office for National Statistics (2025). Divorces in England and Wales [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/datasets/divorcesinenglandandwales
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 2, 2025
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    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Annual divorce numbers and rates, by duration of marriage, sex, to whom granted and reason, that took place in England and Wales.

  3. Number of divorces in the UK 1858-2020

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    Statista, Number of divorces in the UK 1858-2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/281565/number-of-divorces-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    There were 112,182 divorces in the United Kingdom in 2020, compared with 119,428 in the previous year.

  4. Divorces in England and Wales by age at and duration of marriage and cohort...

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    Updated Nov 23, 2015
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    Office for National Statistics (2015). Divorces in England and Wales by age at and duration of marriage and cohort analyses: historical data [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/datasets/divorcesinenglandandwalesageatmarriagedurationofmarriageandcohortanalyses
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 23, 2015
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    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Ages of husband and wife at marriage, and analyses of the percentage of marriages ending in divorce by year of marriage and anniversary, and proportions of men and women who had ever divorced by year of birth and age.

  5. Average age at divorce in England and Wales 2000-2019, by gender

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    Updated Nov 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average age at divorce in England and Wales 2000-2019, by gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/290096/divorce-average-age-at-divorce-in-england-and-wales-by-gender/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United Kingdom (England, Wales)
    Description

    In 2019, the average age for males divorcing in England and Wales was ****, while for females it was ****. Throughout this period, the average age at which people get divorced has been climbing for males and females.

  6. Divorces in England and Wales: 2021

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    Updated Nov 2, 2022
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    Office for National Statistics (2022). Divorces in England and Wales: 2021 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/divorces-in-england-and-wales-2021
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 2, 2022
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    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Area covered
    Wales, England
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  7. Divorce rates in Europe 2023, by country (per 100 marriages)

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    Updated Aug 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Divorce rates in Europe 2023, by country (per 100 marriages) [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/612207/divorce-rates-in-european-countries-per-100-marriages/
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 25, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    Europe
    Description

    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.

  8. Divorces in England and Wales: 2019

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    Updated Nov 17, 2020
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    Office for National Statistics (2020). Divorces in England and Wales: 2019 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/divorces-in-england-and-wales-2019
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 17, 2020
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Area covered
    Wales, England
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  9. Divorces in England and Wales, children of divorced couples: historical data...

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    Updated Nov 23, 2015
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    Office for National Statistics (2015). Divorces in England and Wales, children of divorced couples: historical data [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/divorce/datasets/divorcesinenglandandwaleschildrenofdivorcedcouples
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    xlsAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 23, 2015
    Dataset provided by
    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    Number and age of children in families where the parents divorce.

  10. Marital status of people in England and Wales 2002-2022

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    Updated Nov 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Marital status of people in England and Wales 2002-2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/621325/marital-status-in-england-and-wales/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Wales, England
    Description

    In 2022, over 28.9 million people in England and Wales were single, compared with 24 million who were married. In the same year, there were 3.8 million people who were divorced, and 3.13 million people who were widowed.

  11. 2019 Divorce Statistics – outstanding tables from the Registrar General...

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    Updated Feb 10, 2021
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    Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (2021). 2019 Divorce Statistics – outstanding tables from the Registrar General Annual Report, 2019 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/2019-divorce-statistics-outstanding-tables-from-the-registrar-general-annual-report-2019
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 10, 2021
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    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
    Description

    Decree absolute data is provided to NISRA by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS). Tables on the number of divorces granted each year in Northern Ireland are produced on an annual basis and are available in this section.

  12. Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2024

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    Updated Sep 26, 2024
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    Ministry of Justice (2024). Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2024 [Dataset]. https://s3.amazonaws.com/thegovernmentsays-files/content/188/1880262.html
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 26, 2024
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    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Ministry of Justice
    Description

    This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of cases that are received and processed through the family court system of England and Wales in the second quarter of 2024 (April to June).

    The material contained within this publication was formerly contained in Court Statistics Quarterly, a publication combining Civil, Family and Criminal court statistics.

    Pre-release access

    In addition to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) professional and production staff, pre-release access to the quarterly statistics of up to 24 hours is granted to the following postholders:

    Ministry of Justice

    Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State; Lords spokesperson; Permanent Secretary; Private Secretaries (across 5 offices); Special Advisor inbox;

    Head of News; Head of Communications at the Office for Public Guardian; 2 Deputy Head of News; Chief Press Officer; Senior Press Officer; Press Officer;

    Director General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis Group; Director General, Policy and Strategy Group; Family Justice Director; Deputy Director, Family Justice policy; Deputy Director, Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Marriage and Divorce Law; Head of Marriage, Divorce and Public Law.

    His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

    Chief Executive; Chief Financial Officer; Director of Operations; Deputy Director, Family Operations; Deputy Director, National Operational Services; Head of Operational Performance; Head of Family Modernisation and Improvement, Head of Communications & Engagement, Civil, Family & Tribunals.

  13. Number of divorces Northern Ireland 2000-2023

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    Updated Feb 6, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of divorces Northern Ireland 2000-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/383827/northern-ireland-divorces-uk-timeline/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 6, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2023, there were 2,138 divorces granted in Northern Ireland, compared with 2,324 in 2022.

  14. Divorces in England and Wales: 2016

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    Updated Oct 18, 2017
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    Office for National Statistics (2017). Divorces in England and Wales: 2016 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/divorces-in-england-and-wales-2016
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 18, 2017
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Office for National Statistics
    Area covered
    Wales
    Description

    Official statistics are produced impartially and free from political influence.

  15. Marriage, Divorce and Adoption Statistics, England and Wales (Series FM2) -...

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    Updated Dec 10, 2011
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    ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk (2011). Marriage, Divorce and Adoption Statistics, England and Wales (Series FM2) - Dataset - data.gov.uk [Dataset]. https://ckan.publishing.service.gov.uk/dataset/marriage_divorce_and_adoption_statistics_england_and_wales_series_fm2
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    Dataset updated
    Dec 10, 2011
    Dataset provided by
    CKANhttps://ckan.org/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Wales, England
    Description

    Presents statistics on marriages solemnised, dissolved and annulled in England and Wales. It also includes information on adoptions. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Marriage, Divorce and Adoption Statistics, England and Wales (Series FM2)

  16. Lowest divorce rate worldwide 2025, by country

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    Updated Jun 25, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Lowest divorce rate worldwide 2025, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1226451/lowest-divorce-rate-worldwide-by-country/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 25, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    As of 2025, Sri Lanka had the lowest divorce rate in the world, with 0.15 divorces per 1,000 population. Vietnam and Guatemala followed with 0.2 divorces per 1,000 inhabitants.

  17. Family Court Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2022

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    Updated Jun 30, 2022
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    Ministry of Justice (2022). Family Court Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2022
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2022
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Ministry of Justice
    Description

    This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of cases that are received and processed through the family court system of England and Wales in the first quarter of 2022 (January to March).

    The material contained within this publication was formerly contained in Court Statistics Quarterly, a publication combining Civil, Family and Criminal court statistics.

    New divorce law: Divorce legislation changed on 6 April 2022 that aims to reduce the potential for conflict. This will be reported on in the next issue of Family Court Statistics Quarterly and we would like to hear users’ views. If you have any suggestions regarding the new divorce law that you would like to see included, please contact familycourt.statistics@justice.gov.uk by 15 July 2022.

    Pre-release access

    In addition to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) professional and production staff, pre-release access to the quarterly statistics of up to 24 hours is granted to the following postholders:

    Ministry of Justice

    Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State; 2 Parliamentary Under Secretary of States; Lords spokesperson; Permanent Secretary; 6 Private Secretaries; 3 Special Advisors;

    Head of News; Head of Communications at the Office for Public Guardian; 2 Deputy Head of News; Chief Press Officer; 2 Press Officers;

    Director General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis Group; Director General, Policy and Strategy Group; Family Justice Director; Deputy Director, Family Justice policy; Head of Family Justice Reform; Civil, Family, Tribunals data lead, Courts and Tribunals Recovery Unit.

    Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

    Chief Executive; Chief Financial Officer; Director of Operations; Deputy Director, Family Operations; Operation lead, Divorce; Head of Operational Performance; Head of Family Modernisation and Improvement.

  18. Family Court Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2025

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    Updated Jun 26, 2025
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    Ministry of Justice (2025). Family Court Statistics Quarterly: January to March 2025 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2025
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 26, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    Ministry of Justice
    Description

    This report presents the latest statistics on type and volume of cases that are received and processed through the family court system of England and Wales in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March).

    The material contained within this publication was formerly contained in Court Statistics Quarterly, a publication combining Civil, Family and Criminal court statistics.

    Pre-release access

    In addition to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) professional and production staff, pre-release access to the quarterly statistics of up to 24 hours is granted to the following postholders:

    Ministry of Justice

    Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice; Minister of State; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State; Lords spokesperson; Permanent Secretary; Private Secretaries (across 5 offices); Special Advisor inbox;

    Head of News; Head of Communications at the Office for Public Guardian; 2 Deputy Head of News; Chief Press Officer; Senior Press Officer; Press Officer;

    Director General, Performance, Strategy and Analysis Group; Director General, Policy and Strategy Group; Family Justice Director; Deputy Director, Family Justice policy; Deputy Director, Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Family Justice System Improvement; Head of Marriage and Divorce Law; Head of Marriage, Divorce and Public Law.

    His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

    Chief Executive; Chief Financial Officer; Director of Operations; Deputy Director, Family Operations; Deputy Director, National Operational Services; Head of Operational Performance; Head of Family Modernisation and Improvement, Head of Communications & Engagement, Civil, Family & Tribunals.

  19. M

    Matrimonial Litigation Service Report

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    Updated Oct 6, 2025
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    Data Insights Market (2025). Matrimonial Litigation Service Report [Dataset]. https://www.datainsightsmarket.com/reports/matrimonial-litigation-service-504241
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 6, 2025
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    Data Insights Market
    License

    https://www.datainsightsmarket.com/privacy-policyhttps://www.datainsightsmarket.com/privacy-policy

    Time period covered
    2025 - 2033
    Area covered
    Global
    Variables measured
    Market Size
    Description

    The Matrimonial Litigation Service market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach approximately $1,200 million by 2033, with a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by a confluence of societal shifts and evolving legal landscapes. Increasing divorce rates, particularly in developed economies, are a primary driver, necessitating professional investigative services to ensure fair resolutions in custody disputes and property division. Furthermore, a growing awareness among individuals of their rights and the complexities involved in matrimonial proceedings encourages the engagement of specialized investigators. The "Investigation of the Parties' Situation" segment is expected to dominate, reflecting the critical need for comprehensive background checks and evidence gathering to support legal arguments. Other key applications like "Property Division" also show strong traction, as individuals seek to protect their assets during divorce. The market's trajectory is further bolstered by emerging trends such as the integration of advanced technological tools in investigations, including digital forensics and data analytics, to uncover hidden assets or behavioral patterns. However, the market also faces certain restraints. High service costs can be a barrier for some individuals, potentially limiting market penetration in certain demographics. Stringent data privacy regulations in various regions, while essential for consumer protection, can also introduce complexities and compliance challenges for service providers, potentially slowing down operational processes. Despite these challenges, the overarching demand for accurate, reliable, and discreet matrimonial litigation services, driven by the fundamental human need for justice and fairness during sensitive personal transitions, is set to propel sustained market growth across diverse geographical regions. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the Matrimonial Litigation Service market, projecting its trajectory from 2019 to 2033, with a base year of 2025. The study delves into the intricate dynamics shaping this vital sector, encompassing market concentration, key trends, regional dominance, product insights, and the strategic moves of leading players. Valued in the millions, the market's growth is meticulously dissected, providing actionable intelligence for stakeholders.

  20. Number of divorces in Scotland 1855-2020

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    Updated Nov 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Number of divorces in Scotland 1855-2020 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/367809/scotland-divorce-rate/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Scotland, United Kingdom (Scotland)
    Description

    There were ***** divorces that took place in Scotland in 2020, an increase on the previous year of *****. During the provided time period, divorces in Scotland have been falling gradually after peaking at ****** in 2006.

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Divorce rate in Great Britain 1950-2021

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Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Area covered
Great Britain, United Kingdom
Description

In 2021, the divorce rate in England and Wales was *** divorces per thousand married couples, which was significantly higher than the rate in 2018, which was ***. The Divorce rate in England and Wales has been falling steadily since a rate of **** was recorded in 2003 and 2004. In the last available data for Scotland in 2008, the divorce rate was ****.

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