GITNUXREPORT 2025

Arranged Marriages Statistics

Arranged marriages are widespread, durable, and linked to high satisfaction globally.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Arranged marriages tend to have a higher rate of longevity, with 70% lasting over 20 years

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The divorce rate among arranged marriages in the US is approximately 3%, significantly lower than the 40-50% rate among love-based marriages

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A research study indicates that children in arranged marriages tend to have higher family support systems, with 80% feeling strongly supported

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Studies show that individuals in arranged marriages report higher levels of marital satisfaction at the 10-year mark, with 65% reporting happiness

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60% of young adults in Middle Eastern countries prefer arranged marriages over love marriages

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In India, approximately 65% of couples report being happy in their arranged marriages

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55% of couples in traditional arranged marriages say they felt they fell in love after marriage

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72% of Taiwanese people prefer to have arranged marriages, according to a 2019 survey

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68% of respondents in a global survey preferred arranged marriage policies for cultural reasons

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Approximately 70% of marriages worldwide are arranged marriages

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In India, nearly 90% of marriages are arranged

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A study in Pakistan found that 85% of marriages are arranged by families

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A survey in Bangladesh found that 78% of married women entered into their marriage through family arrangement

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Arranged marriages are more common among certain demographic groups in China, with 20% of marriages being arranged

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In Iran, over 85% of marriages are arranged by families

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In Morocco, about 80% of marriages are arranged, often with the involvement of extended family

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A report in Nigeria indicates that 70% of marriages are arranged, with traditional practices still prevalent

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Among Jewish communities in Israel, approximately 89% of marriages are arranged through religious or family connections

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In South Korea, family-arranged marriages account for about 15% of all marriages, declining over the years

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In Egypt, about 75% of marriages are arranged, often involving family elders and community leaders

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In Turkey, 35% of marriages are arranged, but this rate varies significantly across regions

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Among Hindu communities, approximately 95% of marriages are arranged, often through a formal matching process

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In Lebanon, about 82% of marriages are arranged, with family and social networks playing a crucial role

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In Saudi Arabia, over 80% of marriages are arranged, primarily through tribal or family affiliations

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Among Sikh communities, 94% of marriages are arranged by families, emphasizing social compatibility

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In Greece, about 20% of marriages are arranged, reflecting traditional customs in rural areas

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In the United Arab Emirates, approximately 78% of marriages are arranged, often involving extended family networks

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In Australia, about 10% of marriages are arranged through cultural communities, mostly among immigrant groups

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Among Filipino communities abroad, about 15% of marriages involve family-arranged matchmaking, often in close-knit rural communities

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A 2020 survey in Russia found that 12% of marriages are arranged, primarily within traditional communities

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In Vietnam, 77% of marriages are arranged, especially in rural regions, with families playing a central role

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Among Jewish populations in Eastern Europe, 90% of marriages historically were arranged, though this is declining

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In Colombia, around 35% of marriages are arranged, mostly in rural areas with strong family traditions

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In Ethiopia, approximately 80% of marriages are arranged, often with the involvement of elders and community leaders

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In South Africa, about 25% of marriages involve some form of family-arranged matchmaking, especially among certain ethnic groups

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The average age for arranged marriage onset in India is 22 years old, with a standard deviation of 3 years

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In the United States, approximately 3% of married couples report that their marriage was arranged by family, mostly among immigrant communities

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Studies suggest that arranged marriages have lower rates of infidelity, with only 5% of spouses reporting extramarital affairs, compared to 20% in love marriages

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In Nepal, about 85% of marriages are arranged, typically through family and community networks

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Among Muslim communities in Indonesia, approximately 93% of marriages are arranged, with formal religious approval

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In Sweden, less than 1% of marriages are arranged, reflecting very low cultural prevalence

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In Kenya, traditional arranged marriages still occur in about 50% of rural communities, often involving extended family involvement

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In Uzbekistan, over 88% of marriages are arranged, often negotiated by families, with a focus on social and economic stability

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According to a report, 40% of marriages in the Philippines are arranged or semi-arranged, mostly within communities or through extended family

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In Germany, arranged marriages are quite rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all marriages, indicating modern preference for love marriages

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In Greece, about 22% of marriages are arranged, mainly among rural or traditional communities

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In the Philippines, arranged marriages decrease with urbanization, but still account for around 15% in rural areas

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Among Tibetan communities, 80% of marriages are arranged, often with focus on family lineage and social cohesion

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Key Highlights

Approximately 70% of marriages worldwide are arranged marriages
In India, nearly 90% of marriages are arranged
A study in Pakistan found that 85% of marriages are arranged by families
60% of young adults in Middle Eastern countries prefer arranged marriages over love marriages
Arranged marriages tend to have a higher rate of longevity, with 70% lasting over 20 years
In India, approximately 65% of couples report being happy in their arranged marriages
A survey in Bangladesh found that 78% of married women entered into their marriage through family arrangement
55% of couples in traditional arranged marriages say they felt they fell in love after marriage
Arranged marriages are more common among certain demographic groups in China, with 20% of marriages being arranged
In Iran, over 85% of marriages are arranged by families
The divorce rate among arranged marriages in the US is approximately 3%, significantly lower than the 40-50% rate among love-based marriages
In Morocco, about 80% of marriages are arranged, often with the involvement of extended family
A report in Nigeria indicates that 70% of marriages are arranged, with traditional practices still prevalent

Did you know that approximately 70% of marriages worldwide are arranged, with some countries like India and Iran seeing rates exceeding 85%, highlighting a widespread cultural practice that often ensures longer-lasting and more socially supported unions?

Impact and Trends of Arranged Marriages on Divorce and Longevity

Arranged marriages tend to have a higher rate of longevity, with 70% lasting over 20 years
The divorce rate among arranged marriages in the US is approximately 3%, significantly lower than the 40-50% rate among love-based marriages
A research study indicates that children in arranged marriages tend to have higher family support systems, with 80% feeling strongly supported
Studies show that individuals in arranged marriages report higher levels of marital satisfaction at the 10-year mark, with 65% reporting happiness

Impact and Trends of Arranged Marriages on Divorce and Longevity Interpretation

Arranged marriages, often dismissed as outdated, remarkably outperform love-based unions in longevity, stability, support, and satisfaction, challenging the narrative that only passion sustains a marriage.

Marital Preferences and Attitudes Toward Arranged Marriages

60% of young adults in Middle Eastern countries prefer arranged marriages over love marriages
In India, approximately 65% of couples report being happy in their arranged marriages
55% of couples in traditional arranged marriages say they felt they fell in love after marriage
72% of Taiwanese people prefer to have arranged marriages, according to a 2019 survey
68% of respondents in a global survey preferred arranged marriage policies for cultural reasons

Marital Preferences and Attitudes Toward Arranged Marriages Interpretation

While love may be the romantic ideal for many, these statistics reveal that in a surprising number of cultures, tradition and deeply rooted values often outweigh personal choice, suggesting that for many, marriage remains more about societal harmony than just matters of the heart.

Prevalence and Demographics of Arranged Marriages

Approximately 70% of marriages worldwide are arranged marriages
In India, nearly 90% of marriages are arranged
A study in Pakistan found that 85% of marriages are arranged by families
A survey in Bangladesh found that 78% of married women entered into their marriage through family arrangement
Arranged marriages are more common among certain demographic groups in China, with 20% of marriages being arranged
In Iran, over 85% of marriages are arranged by families
In Morocco, about 80% of marriages are arranged, often with the involvement of extended family
A report in Nigeria indicates that 70% of marriages are arranged, with traditional practices still prevalent
Among Jewish communities in Israel, approximately 89% of marriages are arranged through religious or family connections
In South Korea, family-arranged marriages account for about 15% of all marriages, declining over the years
In Egypt, about 75% of marriages are arranged, often involving family elders and community leaders
In Turkey, 35% of marriages are arranged, but this rate varies significantly across regions
Among Hindu communities, approximately 95% of marriages are arranged, often through a formal matching process
In Lebanon, about 82% of marriages are arranged, with family and social networks playing a crucial role
In Saudi Arabia, over 80% of marriages are arranged, primarily through tribal or family affiliations
Among Sikh communities, 94% of marriages are arranged by families, emphasizing social compatibility
In Greece, about 20% of marriages are arranged, reflecting traditional customs in rural areas
In the United Arab Emirates, approximately 78% of marriages are arranged, often involving extended family networks
In Australia, about 10% of marriages are arranged through cultural communities, mostly among immigrant groups
Among Filipino communities abroad, about 15% of marriages involve family-arranged matchmaking, often in close-knit rural communities
A 2020 survey in Russia found that 12% of marriages are arranged, primarily within traditional communities
In Vietnam, 77% of marriages are arranged, especially in rural regions, with families playing a central role
Among Jewish populations in Eastern Europe, 90% of marriages historically were arranged, though this is declining
In Colombia, around 35% of marriages are arranged, mostly in rural areas with strong family traditions
In Ethiopia, approximately 80% of marriages are arranged, often with the involvement of elders and community leaders
In South Africa, about 25% of marriages involve some form of family-arranged matchmaking, especially among certain ethnic groups
The average age for arranged marriage onset in India is 22 years old, with a standard deviation of 3 years
In the United States, approximately 3% of married couples report that their marriage was arranged by family, mostly among immigrant communities
Studies suggest that arranged marriages have lower rates of infidelity, with only 5% of spouses reporting extramarital affairs, compared to 20% in love marriages
In Nepal, about 85% of marriages are arranged, typically through family and community networks
Among Muslim communities in Indonesia, approximately 93% of marriages are arranged, with formal religious approval
In Sweden, less than 1% of marriages are arranged, reflecting very low cultural prevalence
In Kenya, traditional arranged marriages still occur in about 50% of rural communities, often involving extended family involvement
In Uzbekistan, over 88% of marriages are arranged, often negotiated by families, with a focus on social and economic stability
According to a report, 40% of marriages in the Philippines are arranged or semi-arranged, mostly within communities or through extended family
In Germany, arranged marriages are quite rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all marriages, indicating modern preference for love marriages
In Greece, about 22% of marriages are arranged, mainly among rural or traditional communities
In the Philippines, arranged marriages decrease with urbanization, but still account for around 15% in rural areas
Among Tibetan communities, 80% of marriages are arranged, often with focus on family lineage and social cohesion

Prevalence and Demographics of Arranged Marriages Interpretation

While arranged marriages continue to hold sway in over 70% of global unions—particularly in regions like India, Pakistan, and Iran—this tradition reveals a fascinating cultural tapestry where familial involvement often outperforms personal choice, yet the trend is gradually unraveling in more urbanized and Western societies, highlighting the delicate balance between tradition and modern independence.