GITNUXREPORT 2025

Military Marriage Statistics

Military marriages show high satisfaction, longer duration, but face deployment and stress challenges.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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68% of military spouses say that community support plays a critical role in their relationship stability

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70% of military spouses feel that community support groups help them cope with the stresses of military life

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Approximately 89% of military couples report being satisfied with their marriage compared to 85% of civilian couples

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The divorce rate among military couples is around 3.4 per 1,000 service members, lower than the civilian rate of approximately 3.6 per 1,000

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About 62% of military marriages involve spouses living apart due to deployment or assignments

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Military couples experience a higher rate of infidelity (around 24%) compared to civilian couples (around 15%)

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Deployment is a significant stressor, with 60% of military spouses reporting increased relationship strain during their partner’s deployment

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The rate of domestic violence in military marriages is approximately 6 per 1,000, slightly higher than the civilian rate of 4 per 1,000

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Military marriages with at least one service member deployed are twice as likely to experience separation compared to non-deployed marriages

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82% of military spouses report feeling proud of their spouse’s service, which correlates positively with marriage satisfaction

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42% of military marriages involve communication difficulties, often attributed to geographical separation

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The rate of remarriage among divorced military personnel is approximately 20%, slightly higher than the civilian rate of 18%

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Military couples are 25% more likely to engage in joint financial planning than civilian couples, fostering stability

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33% of military spouses report having difficulty maintaining their personal hobbies or interests, due to frequent relocations and service obligations

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Approximately 15% of military marriages experience infidelity during deployment, compared to 10% in civilian marriages

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Military wives are 15% more likely to work part-time or not at all than civilian wives, often due to frequent relocations

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The percentage of military marriages reporting satisfaction with partner’s career choice is about 75%, higher than civilian marriages at 65%

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Women make up approximately 80% of military spouses, often facing unique challenges related to gender roles and expectations

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Approximately 13% of military marriages involve spouses with partners serving in combat roles, increasing relationship strain

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About 65% of military couples consider relocation a key factor in their marriage satisfaction, valuing shared experiences

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The percentage of military spouses reporting feelings of loneliness during deployment is around 70%, compared to 50% in civilian marriages

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40% of military couples report experiencing financial stress during deployment, higher than 25% reported by civilian couples

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Approximately 27% of military spouses experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their spouse’s service

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Military spouses report a 35% higher rate of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, than civilian spouses

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The prevalence of separation anxiety among military spouses is around 40%, higher than civilian counterparts at 25%

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Approximately 25% of military spouses are classified as key sources of emotional support during their partner’s deployment

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59% of military spouses report interruption of their social life due to their spouse’s service commitments, leading to feelings of isolation

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Military spouses’ likelihood of experiencing anxiety during deployment is 1.5 times higher than in civilian marriages

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47% of military spouses report difficulty accessing mental health resources due to stigma or lack of services, impacting marital health

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Military marriages tend to last longer, with an average duration of 13.4 years compared to 8.2 years for civilian marriages

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55% of military marriages involve at least one spouse experiencing frequent relocations, leading to higher stress levels

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76% of military couples believe that communication is a key factor in maintaining their relationship during deployments

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58% of military marriage couples have attended couples’ counseling at some point, compared to 40% of civilian couples

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The percentage of military marriages ending in divorce within five years is approximately 20%, compared to 33% for civilian marriages

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About 15% of military couples experience frequent relocations, making stable long-term planning challenging

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The use of online counseling services among military couples has increased by 30% over the past five years, aiding in relationship management during deployments

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61% of military couples believe that shared experiences during service strengthen their bond, despite challenges posed by deployments

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35% of military spouses have reported feeling that their marriage is more resilient compared to civilian marriages, due to shared military experience

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51% of military partners participate in military family support programs, which positively influences relationship stability

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45% of military spouses have reported switching careers or jobs due to their spouse’s military obligations

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Nearly 40% of military marriages report experiencing financial hardship due to frequent moves and deployment-related costs, leading to higher divorce risks

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The average annual income of military families experiencing marriage stress is 20% lower than that of stable military families, impacting relationship quality

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Key Highlights

Approximately 89% of military couples report being satisfied with their marriage compared to 85% of civilian couples
The divorce rate among military couples is around 3.4 per 1,000 service members, lower than the civilian rate of approximately 3.6 per 1,000
About 62% of military marriages involve spouses living apart due to deployment or assignments
Military couples experience a higher rate of infidelity (around 24%) compared to civilian couples (around 15%)
Deployment is a significant stressor, with 60% of military spouses reporting increased relationship strain during their partner’s deployment
Military marriages tend to last longer, with an average duration of 13.4 years compared to 8.2 years for civilian marriages
The percentage of military spouses reporting feelings of loneliness during deployment is around 70%, compared to 50% in civilian marriages
45% of military spouses have reported switching careers or jobs due to their spouse’s military obligations
40% of military couples report experiencing financial stress during deployment, higher than 25% reported by civilian couples
The rate of domestic violence in military marriages is approximately 6 per 1,000, slightly higher than the civilian rate of 4 per 1,000
Approximately 27% of military spouses experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their spouse’s service
55% of military marriages involve at least one spouse experiencing frequent relocations, leading to higher stress levels
Military marriages with at least one service member deployed are twice as likely to experience separation compared to non-deployed marriages

While military marriages often face extraordinary challenges such as deployments and relocations, they also demonstrate remarkable resilience—with higher satisfaction rates, longer durations, and stronger bonds rooted in shared sacrifices compared to civilian marriages.

Community Support and Communication

68% of military spouses say that community support plays a critical role in their relationship stability
70% of military spouses feel that community support groups help them cope with the stresses of military life

Community Support and Communication Interpretation

Amid the constant upheaval of military life, over two-thirds of spouses rely on community support to anchor their relationships and weather the storm, proving that even in uniform, human connection is the ultimate mission.

Marriage and Family Dynamics

Approximately 89% of military couples report being satisfied with their marriage compared to 85% of civilian couples
The divorce rate among military couples is around 3.4 per 1,000 service members, lower than the civilian rate of approximately 3.6 per 1,000
About 62% of military marriages involve spouses living apart due to deployment or assignments
Military couples experience a higher rate of infidelity (around 24%) compared to civilian couples (around 15%)
Deployment is a significant stressor, with 60% of military spouses reporting increased relationship strain during their partner’s deployment
The rate of domestic violence in military marriages is approximately 6 per 1,000, slightly higher than the civilian rate of 4 per 1,000
Military marriages with at least one service member deployed are twice as likely to experience separation compared to non-deployed marriages
82% of military spouses report feeling proud of their spouse’s service, which correlates positively with marriage satisfaction
42% of military marriages involve communication difficulties, often attributed to geographical separation
The rate of remarriage among divorced military personnel is approximately 20%, slightly higher than the civilian rate of 18%
Military couples are 25% more likely to engage in joint financial planning than civilian couples, fostering stability
33% of military spouses report having difficulty maintaining their personal hobbies or interests, due to frequent relocations and service obligations
Approximately 15% of military marriages experience infidelity during deployment, compared to 10% in civilian marriages
Military wives are 15% more likely to work part-time or not at all than civilian wives, often due to frequent relocations
The percentage of military marriages reporting satisfaction with partner’s career choice is about 75%, higher than civilian marriages at 65%
Women make up approximately 80% of military spouses, often facing unique challenges related to gender roles and expectations
Approximately 13% of military marriages involve spouses with partners serving in combat roles, increasing relationship strain
About 65% of military couples consider relocation a key factor in their marriage satisfaction, valuing shared experiences

Marriage and Family Dynamics Interpretation

Despite navigating frequent separations, deployments, and relocations that challenge civilian norms, approximately 89% of military couples find satisfaction in their marriages—highlighting that even in the toughest of terrains, commitment often prevails over adversity.

Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

The percentage of military spouses reporting feelings of loneliness during deployment is around 70%, compared to 50% in civilian marriages
40% of military couples report experiencing financial stress during deployment, higher than 25% reported by civilian couples
Approximately 27% of military spouses experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their spouse’s service
Military spouses report a 35% higher rate of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, than civilian spouses
The prevalence of separation anxiety among military spouses is around 40%, higher than civilian counterparts at 25%
Approximately 25% of military spouses are classified as key sources of emotional support during their partner’s deployment
59% of military spouses report interruption of their social life due to their spouse’s service commitments, leading to feelings of isolation
Military spouses’ likelihood of experiencing anxiety during deployment is 1.5 times higher than in civilian marriages
47% of military spouses report difficulty accessing mental health resources due to stigma or lack of services, impacting marital health

Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Interpretation

Military spouses, navigating the battlefield of deployment, often face battles of loneliness, financial stress, and mental health struggles at rates significantly higher than civilians, revealing that support for these resilient partners must be as unwavering as the service their loved ones provide.

Relationship Stability and Duration

Military marriages tend to last longer, with an average duration of 13.4 years compared to 8.2 years for civilian marriages
55% of military marriages involve at least one spouse experiencing frequent relocations, leading to higher stress levels
76% of military couples believe that communication is a key factor in maintaining their relationship during deployments
58% of military marriage couples have attended couples’ counseling at some point, compared to 40% of civilian couples
The percentage of military marriages ending in divorce within five years is approximately 20%, compared to 33% for civilian marriages
About 15% of military couples experience frequent relocations, making stable long-term planning challenging
The use of online counseling services among military couples has increased by 30% over the past five years, aiding in relationship management during deployments
61% of military couples believe that shared experiences during service strengthen their bond, despite challenges posed by deployments
35% of military spouses have reported feeling that their marriage is more resilient compared to civilian marriages, due to shared military experience
51% of military partners participate in military family support programs, which positively influences relationship stability

Relationship Stability and Duration Interpretation

While military marriages, often resilient by necessity and averaging two extra years compared to civilians, face unique stressors like relocations and deployments, their higher rates of counseling, communication, and shared experiences help forge bonds that even frequent upheavals cannot easily unravel.

Socioeconomic Factors and Employment

45% of military spouses have reported switching careers or jobs due to their spouse’s military obligations
Nearly 40% of military marriages report experiencing financial hardship due to frequent moves and deployment-related costs, leading to higher divorce risks
The average annual income of military families experiencing marriage stress is 20% lower than that of stable military families, impacting relationship quality

Socioeconomic Factors and Employment Interpretation

Military marriage may often resemble a high-stakes, revolving door of careers and finances, where the sacrifices made behind the scenes underscore the resilience required to keep vows amidst the chaos of constant deployment and relocation.