81 percent of the Silent generation were married between the age of 23 and 38. This is true for only 44 percent of Millennials.

This data shows the results of a survey detailing the share of millennials among the German population in 2021, broken down by marital status. That year, almost ** percent of millennials aged 26 to 31 years were single, and almost ** percent were married.

Millennials are much more likely than older adults in the United States to support same-sex marriage, with ** percent of Millennial respondents in a 2019 poll expressing a favorable opinion. This compares to ** percent of respondents born in 1945 or earlier, and ** percent of Baby Boomers.

According to a 2023 survey conducted in Indonesia, around ** percent of Generation Z respondents believed that the ideal age for marriage is between 25 and 30 years old. Moreover, about ** percent of respondents consider an ideal marriage age to be between 20 and 25 years old.

A survey on the investment trend of Indonesian millennials revealed that **** percent of the married respondents without kids have savings as their investment product, followed by gold with about **** percent. The millennial generation is soon expected to become the financially strongest age group in Indonesia.

According to a recent survey, in 2023, around 71 percent of the American population believed same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid. Interestingly enough, this figure changed considerably when taking into account the age group of the respondents. Young people between 18 and 34 years of age, in fact, were the group showing the highest support for same-sex marriage, with 89 percent. On the other hand, 60 percent of the respondents aged 65 years or more thought marriage between same-sex couples should be legally recognized as valid.

In response to a records request submitted about marriage, children and family among Millennials; the City of Temple (located in Texas) have disclosed records detailing the medical insurance plans that they offered to their local government employees between October 01st 2021 and September 30th 2022. The City of Temple have also disclosed the names and the position of their local government employees, who were on their payroll on (or around) March 09th 2022.

According to a May 27th 2020 article published by the PEW Research Center, a “majority of Millennials are not currently married, marking a significant change from past generations. Only 44% of Millennials were married in 2019, compared with 53% of Gen Xers, 61% of Boomers and 81% of Silents at a comparable age. What does marriage look like for Millennials who have tied the knot? They are getting married later in life than previous generations. The median age at first marriage has edged up gradually in recent decades. In 2019, the average man first got married at age 30, and the average woman was 28 when she first wed. This is three years later – for both men and women – than in 2003, four years later than in 1987 and seven years later than in 1968. Black Millennials are far less likely to be married than Millennials in other racial and ethnic groups: 24% compared with 51% of Asian, 48% of white and 42% of Hispanic Millennials. This racial and ethnic pattern is similar for older generations, but the gap between Black adults and other groups has widened since 1968. Half of all Millennials with a Bachelor’s Degree or more education are married, which is higher than the share among those with less education. The largest gap emerges when comparing the shares of Millennials with a Bachelor’s Degree (50%) and those with a high school education (38%) who are married. There’s a 10-point gap in the share married between those with a Bachelor’s Begree and those with some college education (40%). Some 42% of Millennials with less than a high school education are married.”

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According to a 2020 survey of Millennials in India, **** percent of female Millennials preferred an arranged marriage. In comparison, **** percent of male Millennials preferred an arranged marriage.

According to a survey conducted in 2024, 79 percent of Generation Z in the United States hoped to make enough money to live comfortably in the future, while 49 percent hoped to get married or find a life partner.

According to a 2020 survey of Millennials in India, **** percent of respondents with a professional higher education or vocational college course background preferred to get married between the ages of 26 and 30 years old. A smaller share of respondents in this cohort, **** percent preferred to get married between the ages of ** and **.

The semi-finished wedding ring market, valued at $2,486 million in 2025, is projected to reach $2,422 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of -0.7%. The decline in the market is attributed to changing consumer preferences towards non-traditional jewelry, increasing disposable income leading to higher demand for luxury and branded jewelry, and rising awareness about ethical practices in the jewelry industry. The market is segmented into application (engagement, wedding), type (platinum, gold, diamond, others), and region. The engagement segment dominates the market, driven by the growing popularity of engagement rings as a symbol of commitment and love. Gold wedding rings hold a significant market share due to their affordability and cultural significance. Geographically, Asia Pacific holds the largest market share, followed by North America and Europe. Rising disposable income in emerging economies and the increasing number of millennials getting married contribute to the growth of the Asia Pacific market.

The statistic above represents the percentage of Americans that approve of interracial marriage, sorted by generation in 2014. In 2014, 50 percent of the Millennials stated that more people of different races marrying each other is a "good thing for American society".

The Europe Engagement Rings Market size will be USD 11,038.27 Million by the end of 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.65% between 2023 and 2030.

What is Driving Engagement Rings Industry Growth?

Rise in the marriage rates in various countries of Europe

Population across European region on an average is rising due to various factors. The population of Europe was estimated to have increased by approximately 0.4 percent in 2020, reaching an overall total of approximately 747 million people. Growing advances in technology with each coming year has affected humanity in many ways. One of these has been the ability to save lives and create a better medical treatment for all. As the number of people in region is increasing, it directly affects the rate of marriages. Every year more and more couples are tying knots in order to have their family.

The choice of getting married is extremely personal. Most of them gets married due to love and companionship but some do it for children someday, convenience or finances. Due to rising disposable income, spending capacity in marriages has been increased substantially.

Wearing a ring as a visible sign of the wearer’s married status is a tradition. Hence, wearing of wedding rings has become a standardized aspect of the married state. Depending on the culture, a wedding ring is typically worn on the base of the left or right ring finger. However, every culture follows the concept of exchanging rings during wedding as a symbol of commitment.

Market Dynamics of Engagement Rings Market

Key Drivers for Engagement Rings Market

Engagement Rituals' Cultural and Social Significance: Demand is consistently driven by the long-standing custom of exchanging engagement rings, particularly in Western and emerging economies. These purchases, which are frequently motivated by emotions and regarded as significant life events, strengthen the ring's symbolic significance in society. Growing disposable incomes and spending on luxury: Economic expansion and rising disposable income are driving up demand for luxury goods like engagement rings, especially among urban millennials and Gen Z. Nowadays, buyers are prepared to spend money on larger diamonds, bespoke designs, or high-end metals.

Key Restraints for Engagement Rings Market

In mature regions, there is high price sensitivity and market saturation: The market is getting close to saturation in areas like North America and Europe where marriage rates are falling or leveling off. Furthermore, traditional pricing strategies are facing downward pressure due to consumers' growing value consciousness.

Environmental and Ethical Issues with Diamond Mining: Conventional engagement rings are coming under increased scrutiny due to growing awareness of the ethical and environmental consequences of diamond mining. Some consumer segments have become hesitant as a result, particularly younger consumers looking for more environmentally friendly options.

Key Trends for Engagement Rings Market

Increase in Demand for Lab-Grown Diamonds: Lab-grown diamonds are becoming more and more popular as an affordable and environmentally friendly substitute for stones that are mined. They appeal to both budget-conscious and environmentally conscious customers because they provide the same physical and visual qualities at reduced costs. Individualization and Preferences for Custom Designs: Unique, personalized engagement rings that express their individuality and sense of style are becoming more and more popular. Demand for custom-made rings, alternative gemstones like moissanite or sapphires, and unusual ring settings is being driven by this trend. Introduction of Engagement Rings

An engagement ring is a ring worn by someone who is engaged to be married. When a partner proposes marriage or when a marriage proposal is approved, they give their prospective partner an engagement ring. It is a formal agreement to marry in the future.

Numerous couples want to personalize their engagement rings so that they can incorporate personal symbolism. For instance, many engagement rings will have Celtic motifs or engraved inscriptions to better express the couple's connection. Other couples would opt for birthstone engagement rings rather than diamond engagement rings. There are several approaches to capturing the beauty and elegance of an engagement ...

According to a 2020 survey of Millennials in India, ** percent of respondents reported that they aspired to get married and have children. ** percent of respondents stated they did not want to have children nor get married.

According to a 2020 survey of members of Generation Z in India, ** percent of respondents reported that they aspired to get married and have children. ** percent of respondents stated they did not want to have children nor get married. The survey found that Gen Z members were less interested in marriage and having children than Millennials.

Just like any other country in the world, Germany has its share of millennials. Broken down by gender, **** percent of German millennials were male and **** percent were female. The total age range is set from 26 to 40 years.

Marital status and children

The majority of millennials across the aforementioned age span, namely ** percent, were single, while almost ** percent were married. Some millennials were also divorced or even widowed. The highest share of millennials had no children aged under ** and only a very small share had ***** or more children under that age. In fact, ** percent of German millennials was living in a one-person household.

Occupation and income

The largest share of millennials was employed in a company full-time. Meanwhile, most had a net income of ***** to ***** euros. Higher salaries were increasingly rare.

According to a 2020 survey of Millennials and Generation Z members in India, **** percent of Gen Z members preferred a love marriage over an arranged marriage. A slightly smaller share of Millennial respondents, **** percent, preferred a love marriage over an arranged marriage.

A survey on the investment trend of Indonesian millennials revealed that **** percent of the married respondents with kids have savings as their investment product, followed by gold with about **** percent. The millennial generation is soon expected to become the financially strongest age group in Indonesia.

In 2018, ** percent of American millennial women born between 1982 and 1986 had children. On the other hand, ** percent of American women born between 1995 and 1998 had children. Women entering their thirties were more likely to have a child compared to women in their twenties.

The statistic above represents the American adults' view of same-sex marriages among generations. In 2014, 68 percent of Millennials favored same-sex marriages.