This statistic shows the number of divorced individuals in the United States in 2021, by age and sex. In 2021, about 1.97 million women in the U.S. between the ages of 50 and 54 were divorced.

Number of persons who divorced in a given year and age-specific divorce rates per 1,000 legally married persons, by sex or gender and place of occurrence, 1970 to most recent year.

Despite public opinion that divorce is becoming more frequent in the United States, the divorce rate actually seems to be declining, with Nevada being the top state for divorce in 2022, with a rate of *** divorces per 1,000 of the population, followed by Oklahoma, Arkansas, Idaho, and Wyoming. Marriage and divorce in Nevada Nevada has one of the highest marriage rates in the country, and Las Vegas is a popular wedding destination. Nevada is one of the few states in the U.S. that allows couples to get a marriage license and get married immediately afterwards. In addition, Nevada is a no-fault divorce state, which means that couples do not need to address the reason behind the divorce. Divorced couples in the U.S. In recent years, the number of divorced individuals over age 50 in the U.S. seems to have surpassed the number of those who were under the age of 30, but whether the younger generation remains married longer than generations past is yet to be seen. Additionally, far more children of divorced parents lived with a female single parent, rather than a male single parent.

In 2022, the divorce rate in the United States stood at *** 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 ***** years, while the average length of a second marriage was about ** years.

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.

Introduction

Divorce Statistics: Divorce is something that impacts many lives each year—not just the couple splitting up, but also kids, relatives, and even friends. Whether you're married, planning to get married, or want to learn more, looking at divorce stats can help you better understand today's relationships.

In this article, "Divorce Statistics," we'll break down key numbers: how often divorces occur, the top reasons people separate, how factors such as age, income, and location impact the decision, and how divorce rates vary around the world. These facts can help you make smarter choices when it comes to love, marriage, and long-term commitment.

In 2022, the divorce rate was highest among women aged 20 to 24 years (16.7 divorces per 1,000 women) in Norway. Among men the divorce rate was highest in the age groups 45 to 49 years (14.6 divorces per 1,000 men ).

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.

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.

Mean age and median age at divorce and at marriage, for persons who divorced in a given year, by sex or gender and place of occurrence, 1970 to most recent year.

The number of divorces in various districts of Taichung City by age of husband and original nationality (region) and age of wife (by date of occurrence)

In 2024, the divorce rate of South Korean men aged 45 to 49 years was 7.2 divorces per 1,000 men, 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.

This dataset presents statistics on divorce certificates issued to Qatari nationals, categorized by the type of relationship between spouses and the age groups of both husband and wife. The data spans from 2014 to 2022 and is extracted from the annual marriage and divorce bulletin. It supports social and demographic studies, enabling analysis of divorce trends by age and relationship, which can be valuable for policymakers and social researchers.

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.

Table of INEBase Divorce Rates by Autonomous Community, according to sex, age group and nationality (Spanish/foreigner) (since 2011). Annual. Autonomous Communities and Cities. Basic Demographic Indicators

Median Age of Brides: First Marriages: Un Admin of Muslim Law Act data was reported at 26.500 Year Old in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 26.500 Year Old for 2016. Median Age of Brides: First Marriages: Un Admin of Muslim Law Act data is updated yearly, averaging 23.700 Year Old from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.500 Year Old in 2017 and a record low of 18.700 Year Old in 1963. Median Age of Brides: First Marriages: Un Admin of Muslim Law Act data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.G007: Vital Statistics: Marriages & Divorces.

In 2023, 6.5 marriages were registered per 1,000 inhabitants in Russia, compared to 4.7 divorces per 1,000 population. The marriage rate in the country saw an increase compared to the previous year. In 2011, 9.2 marriages were registered per 1,000 Russians, which was the highest number recorded over the period under consideration. What do marriage and divorce rates mean? The crude marriage rate refers to the number of marriages per one thousand population, according to the United Nations Population Division. In total, around 946,000 marriages were registered in Russia in 2023, while the country’s population was estimated at 146.3 million in that year. Another indicator relevant to Russian demographics is the crude divorce rate, which is the number of divorces recorded in a year per 1,000 population, as defined by the United Nations Population Division. In total, nearly 684,000 divorces were registered in Russia in 2023. What do Russians think of marriage? In every age category, most Russians believed that being married and living in a family was most preferable in the society. However, the share of family and marriage supporters was the lowest among 18-to-24-year-olds, measuring at 60 percent. Both for men and women, the ideal age to get married was considered in a person’s twenties.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_23a8f40ee4b91655af1146be3f4cbe55/view

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

This file contains demographic data for divorces occurring in the United States during the 1987 calendar year. The data were taken from divorce certificates registered with the vital statistics offices of 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The certificates for each state were chosen at one of five sampling rates (5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 percent), depending on the total number of divorces occurring in the state during the year. Each record includes a weight factor based on the sampling fraction of the reporting state. The demographic data collected include age, race, education, and natality of divorcing parties, and the number of this divorce. Information about the divorce itself includes month, day, and week of divorce.