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.

Vital Statistics: Japanese Only: Per 1000: Divorce Rate data was reported at 1.700 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.730 % for 2016. Vital Statistics: Japanese Only: Per 1000: Divorce Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 1.280 % from Dec 1947 (Median) to 2017, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.300 % in 2002 and a record low of 0.730 % in 1963. Vital Statistics: Japanese Only: Per 1000: Divorce Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G005: Vital Statistics.

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.

China Population: Divorce Rate data was reported at 0.256 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.204 % for 2022. China Population: Divorce Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 0.097 % from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2023, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.336 % in 2019 and a record low of 0.018 % in 1978. China Population: Divorce Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: No of Marriage and Divorce.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data was reported at 1.900 NA in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.800 NA for 2016. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 1.300 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.900 NA in 2017 and a record low of 0.800 NA in 2002. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population: West Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

Northern Flicker Divorce and Breeding

17 years of Reproductive Performance

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About this dataset

This dataset offers an extensive look into 17 years of the mating behavior and performance of 1793 breeding pairs of Northern Flickers (Colaptes auratus), a migratory woodpecker with a high annual mortality rate. It provides vital insight into how divorce affects the reproductive success of male and female Northern Flickers, as well as how these strategies can change over time as a result of environmental conditions or population dynamics.

By looking at this data, researchers can gain an understanding of the adaptive strategies employed by Northern Flickers to optimize their reproductive success. This may include finding a new mate quickly or using bet-hedging strategies intended to maximize their chances at successful breeding in spite of environmental obstacles they may face. Studying the divorce patterns uncovered in this dataset is essential for gaining an accurate picture of which strategies are most adaptive, effective and sustainable for these creatures over time.

In addition to important information on each breeding pair's ID, age, clutch size, hatch success and fledglings performance - columns included in this dataset provide another unique glimpse into post-divorce relationships with brand new mates taken in the season following separation from prior associates. The thorough coverage on multiple levels present here makes it perfect for researchers seeking further investigation into this fascinating species' role within broad ecosystems across North America by more effectively accounting for individual behavior differences among individuals within one local population system: that associated with reproduction success after dissolution or downsizing post partnership arrangements among flicker birds everywhere!

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How to use the dataset

This dataset contains 17 years of longitudinal data on the mating behavior and performance of more than 1700 breeding pairs of Northern Flickers. It includes information about each pair, such as their age, primary cavity area (PCA), adjusted laying date, clutch size and hatch success rate. This dataset can be used to study how divorce affects the reproductive success of male and female Northern Flickers and how these patterns may be changing over time.

Researchers can use this data to analyze the differences between retained and divorced pairs, as well as to understand a bird's adaptive strategies in order to optimize their reproductive success. This dataset also offers a wealth of information that could be useful for scientists studying the mating behavior and reproduction habits of Northern Flickers.

To use this dataset effectively:

• Make sure you understand what each column means - key columns are 'case' (the unique identifier for each individual breeding pair), 'maleage', 'femaleage', 'malePCA' (primary cavity area), 'femalePCA', 'adjustedlaydate', 'clutchsize' (number of eggs laid) & ‘hatchsuccess’ (percentage that hatched).
• Select relevant variables for your research question or hypothesis; exclude any irrelevant data points or columns which will not help answer your question or prove your hypothesis true/false
• Create visualisations & graphs from your selected variables – pie charts, bar graphs & scatter plots are all useful ways to present trends in the data

• Analyze clusters within these visuals: identify areas where trends tend differ meaningfully compared with other groups – is one age group faring better/worse than another? Compare time-series graphs involving different values over time – do certain variables reach a peak at certain times? Can you identify patterns in either outcome or nesting behaviour?

• Finally come up with conclusions based off both qualitative observations taken from the analysis process, valuable insights learned throughout it & any tangible inferences drawn from them

Research Ideas

• Analyzing the differences in reproductive success between retained and divorced pairs of Northern Flickers to gain insight into the adaptive strategies they employ.
• Studying how divorce patterns may change over time due to changing environmental conditions or population dynamics.
• Examining the impact of different factors, such as age and cavity size, on breeding success post-divorce in order to inform conservation initiatives aimed at protecting this species

Acknowledgements

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State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data was reported at 1.800 NA in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.800 NA for 2016. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data is updated yearly, averaging 1.500 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.800 NA in 2017 and a record low of 0.900 NA in 2002. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Crude Divorce Rate: per 1000 Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.G002: Vital Statistics.

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.

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.

Male Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Males: 45 - 49 data was reported at 7.700 NA in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.400 NA for 2016. Male Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Males: 45 - 49 data is updated yearly, averaging 5.650 NA from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.500 NA in 2013 and a record low of 2.100 NA in 1980. Male Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Males: 45 - 49 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.

Annual UK and constituent country figures for births, deaths, marriages, divorces, civil partnerships and civil partnership dissolutions.

Hong Kong Divorce Statistics: Cases Transferred to High Court data was reported at 3.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.000 Unit for 2016. Hong Kong Divorce Statistics: Cases Transferred to High Court data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 Unit from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 Unit in 1981 and a record low of 1.000 Unit in 2014. Hong Kong Divorce Statistics: Cases Transferred to High Court data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.G013: Vital Statistics: GHS: RPA: Marriages.

Egypt Vital Statistics: Number of Divorce Contracts data was reported at 198.269 Unit th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 192.079 Unit th for 2016. Egypt Vital Statistics: Number of Divorce Contracts data is updated yearly, averaging 70.000 Unit th from Dec 1943 (Median) to 2017, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 199.867 Unit th in 2015 and a record low of 55.000 Unit th in 1962. Egypt Vital Statistics: Number of Divorce Contracts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.G009: Vital Statistics.

Singapore Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 25 - 29 data was reported at 14.300 NA in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.100 NA for 2016. Singapore Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 25 - 29 data is updated yearly, averaging 13.750 NA from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.000 NA in 2007 and a record low of 6.900 NA in 1980. Singapore Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 25 - 29 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.

Singapore Male Divorce Rate: Per 1,000 Married Resident Males Aged 20 & Over data was reported at 6.900 NA in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.100 NA for 2016. Singapore Male Divorce Rate: Per 1,000 Married Resident Males Aged 20 & Over data is updated yearly, averaging 6.700 NA from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.800 NA in 2003 and a record low of 3.700 NA in 1988. Singapore Male Divorce Rate: Per 1,000 Married Resident Males Aged 20 & Over 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.

Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 50 & Over data was reported at 2.600 NA in 2017. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.600 NA for 2016. Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 50 & Over data is updated yearly, averaging 1.950 NA from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2017, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.600 NA in 2017 and a record low of 0.500 NA in 1983. Female Divorce Rate: Per 1000 Married Resident Females: 50 & Over 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.

Population: Number of Divorces: Anhui data was reported at 181,834.000 Case in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 146,276.000 Case for 2022. Population: Number of Divorces: Anhui data is updated yearly, averaging 93,010.000 Case from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2023, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 250,119.000 Case in 2019 and a record low of 29,877.000 Case in 1995. Population: Number of Divorces: Anhui data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GA: Population: No of Marriage and Divorce.

Divorces Registered: Non-Muslim data was reported at 10,097.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,219.000 Person for 2015. Divorces Registered: Non-Muslim data is updated yearly, averaging 6,428.000 Person from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,097.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 2,477.000 Person in 2002. Divorces Registered: Non-Muslim data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G008: Vital Statistics: Marriages & Divorces.

Divorces Registered: Muslim: Labuan data was reported at 139.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 142.000 Person for 2015. Divorces Registered: Muslim: Labuan data is updated yearly, averaging 96.000 Person from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 142.000 Person in 2015 and a record low of 28.000 Person in 2003. Divorces Registered: Muslim: Labuan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G008: Vital Statistics: Marriages & Divorces.