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"Child marriage significantly impacts educational and economic opportunities for girls."
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Global Marriage Statistics: Summary & Key Data
Summarized & Collected by: Vamps.ai | Last Updated: 6/13/2024
In this post, we explore a range of global marriage statistics that shed light on the diverse cultural, social, and economic factors shaping marital norms and practices around the world. From trends in age at first marriage to variations in marriage rates and practices across different regions, these key data points provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of marriage on a global scale.
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"In many African cultures, bride price traditions (wealth transferred from the groom's family to the bride's family) are still common."
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"The average age at which people marry has increased globally over the past few decades."
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"The proportion of interfaith marriages has been increasing globally."
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"In India, arranged marriages still dominate, but there is a growing trend of love marriages."
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"In countries like Japan and South Korea, the marriage rate has significantly decreased over the past 20 years."
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"In South Asia, nearly half of all girls are married before the age of 18."
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"The divorce rate is also high in many developed countries, with the United States having one of the highest rates."
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"Polygamous marriages are legal and commonly practiced in several countries, particularly in Africa and the Middle East."
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"Global studies suggest that marriage stability tends to increase with higher levels of education and income of spouses."
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"Marriages in East Asia, especially China, can often be influenced by social expectations and family pressures."
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"Countries with higher income levels tend to have higher ages of first marriage."
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"Same-sex marriage is legal in numerous countries, including most of Western Europe and North America."
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"The marriage rate in Latin America is higher compared to some other regions, but cohabitation rates are also high."
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"The marriage rate in Europe is among the lowest globally."
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"Co-habitation without marriage is increasingly common in many Western countries."
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"In many Middle Eastern countries, marriage contracts can include specific rights and duties."
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"Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world."
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"In 2018, the average age of first marriage in the United States was 27.8 for women and 29.8 for men."
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"The global average marriage rate is decreasing, with many countries experiencing lower rates of marriage."
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Interpretation
In summary, global marriage statistics reveal a complex landscape of cultural traditions, socioeconomic factors, and shifting trends. Child marriage remains a significant issue impacting girls' opportunities, particularly in regions like South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. While some traditions like bride price continue in certain African cultures, the average age of marriage is increasing globally. Interfaith marriages are on the rise, as are love marriages in countries like India. However, marriage rates in countries such as Japan and South Korea are declining. The data also highlights the influence of education and income on marriage stability, with higher levels correlating positively. Divorce rates are high in developed countries, while polygamous marriages remain prevalent in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Despite varying regional patterns, one consistent trend is the global decrease in marriage rates, with cohabitation becoming more common in many Western nations.
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un.org
unicef.org
worldbank.org
census.gov
pewresearch.org
cdc.gov
hrc.org
unfpa.org
brookings.edu
bbc.com
hrw.org
cepal.org