GITNUXREPORT 2026

Relationship Statistics

Marriage rates are declining globally while relationship satisfaction remains high for many.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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40% of US couples break up within 4 years.

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70% of heterosexual couples break up before marriage.

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Average relationship length before breakup: 2.5 years.

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37% of long-distance relationships end.

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Infidelity causes 20-40% of breakups.

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50% of college relationships end in breakup.

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Women end 62% of non-marital relationships.

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Social media arguments lead to 17% breakups.

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27% of breakups due to financial stress.

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Post-breakup, 49% stay friends.

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Pandemic increased breakups by 34% in 2020.

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65% of serial daters experience repeat breakups.

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Lack of commitment causes 75% premarital breakups.

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22% rebound relationships within month.

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Age 18-35 highest breakup rates (30%).

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45% cite growing apart for breakups.

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Online relationships break 28% more often.

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55% of breakups involve violence accusations.

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Friends' disapproval ends 15% relationships.

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38% post-breakup depression in young adults.

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Cohabiting couples break up twice as fast.

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60% of LDRs fail due to lack of visits.

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Alcohol issues contribute to 25% breakups.

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33% of Gen Z breakups via text.

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Career moves cause 18% separations.

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52% regret breakups within 6 months.

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48% of US adults have dated online as of 2023.

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30% of US adults have used Tinder, leading dating app.

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12% of US adults met spouse/partner online in 2021.

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Average length of dating before marriage is 3.5 years.

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57% of men and 51% of women use online dating.

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Ghosting reported by 80% of millennial daters.

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37% of online daters experienced harassment.

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Average number of dates before exclusivity: 6-8.

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27% of US relationships start at work.

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Bumble has 42 million users in 2023.

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71% of 18-24 year olds use dating apps.

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Long-distance relationships comprise 14% of US dating.

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41% lie about age on dating profiles.

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Hinge users go on date after 3 matches average.

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20% of online daters marry someone met online.

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UK online dating market worth £2.2bn in 2023.

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63% of daters seek long-term partners.

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Average first date costs $75 for men.

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34% of Americans never married cite dating difficulty.

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75% of Gen Z daters prioritize mental health compatibility.

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Catfishing affects 1 in 10 online daters.

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53% of women under 30 single, highest ever.

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Speed dating events yield 10% second date rate.

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40% of couples met through friends.

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Dating app fatigue cited by 70% of users.

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28% of married adults met online.

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Average dater swipes 100 profiles daily.

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The US divorce rate fell to 2.3 per 1,000 population in 2021 from 4.0 in 2000.

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Approximately 42% of first marriages in the US end in divorce within 15 years.

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In 2022, US divorces totaled 689,308, down 13% from 2019.

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Women initiate 69% of divorces in heterosexual US marriages.

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The median duration of US marriages ending in divorce is 8 years.

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UK's divorce rate was 6.6 per 1,000 married women in 2021.

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25% of US divorces cite infidelity as primary reason.

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In the EU, average divorce rate was 1.7 per 1,000 in 2020.

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Gray divorce (over 50) rates tripled since 1990 in US.

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50% of US marriages end in divorce overall, per long-term data.

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Australian divorce rate stable at 1.9 per 1,000 in 2021.

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In Canada, 47,059 divorces granted in 2021.

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73% of third US marriages end in divorce.

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France saw 123,000 divorces in 2022.

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Post-pandemic, US divorces dropped 22% in 2021.

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In Japan, divorce rate reached 1.57 per 1,000 in 2022.

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Children of divorced parents have 50% higher divorce risk.

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Germany's divorce rate was 1.7 per 1,000 in 2022.

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60% of US couples cite incompatibility for divorce.

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South Korea's divorce rate fell to 1.72 in 2022.

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Italy's divorce rate was 1.5 per 1,000 in 2022.

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No-fault divorce laws correlate with 10% higher rates.

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Sweden had 20,500 divorces in 2022.

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44% of US women divorced by age 50.

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Brazil granted 331,000 divorces in 2021.

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30% of divorced US couples remarry each other.

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In Russia, crude divorce rate was 3.9 per 1,000 in 2022.

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China's divorce rate halved post-2021 cooling-off policy.

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80% of US custodial parents are mothers post-divorce.

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Average US divorce costs $15,000 in legal fees.

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In the United States, the marriage rate dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 population in 2020 from 8.2 in 2000, reflecting a 38% decline.

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Globally, there were approximately 44 million marriages in 2019, down from 47 million in 2015 due to pandemic effects.

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In 2021, 2,044,257 marriages were performed in the US, a slight increase from 2,015,603 in 2020.

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The average age of first marriage for men in the US rose to 30.1 years in 2021 from 26.8 in 2000.

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Women in the US are marrying for the first time at an average age of 28.6 years as of 2021.

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In Europe, the EU average marriage rate was 4.2 per 1,000 people in 2020.

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50% of Americans over 18 were married in 2022, down from 72% in 1960.

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In Japan, marriages fell to 474,717 in 2022, the lowest since 1947.

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62% of US adults aged 25-54 were married in 2019, compared to 67% in 1990.

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In India, there are over 10 million marriages annually, with 80% arranged.

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The US crude marriage rate was 6.2 per 1,000 in 2019 pre-pandemic.

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In the UK, marriages totaled 231,400 in 2021, up 14.6% from 2020.

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76% of married US adults report high relationship satisfaction in 2023 surveys.

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In China, first marriages dropped 16.2% in 2022 to 6.83 million.

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US interracial marriages reached 19% of new marriages in 2019.

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Average US wedding cost is $29,195 in 2023.

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In Australia, marriage rate was 4.6 per 1,000 in 2021.

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40% of US marriages involve at least one partner previously married.

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In France, civil marriages numbered 226,600 in 2022.

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Lifetime risk of marrying for US women born in 2000 is 70%.

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Canadian marriage rate hit 3.7 per 1,000 in 2021.

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In South Korea, marriages fell to 193,000 in 2022, lowest on record.

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55% of US high school seniors expect to marry someday.

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Brazilian marriages totaled 1.1 million in 2021.

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In Germany, marriages were 349,200 in 2022.

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US same-sex marriages accounted for 7% of total in 2021.

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In Italy, marriage rate was 3.0 per 1,000 in 2022.

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67% of married couples in US share finances fully.

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Russian marriages numbered 680,000 in 2022.

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In Sweden, 41,000 marriages in 2022.

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US remarriage rate is 40% of all marriages.

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65% of relationships satisfaction from shared hobbies.

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88% of couples report higher happiness when sharing chores equally.

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Gratitude expression boosts satisfaction by 20%.

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Couples with 5:1 positive-to-negative ratio thrive.

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70% of satisfied couples touch affectionately daily.

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Shared laughter correlates with 30% higher satisfaction.

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92% of happy couples say "we" over "I".

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Date nights weekly increase satisfaction 25%.

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75% satisfaction from active listening practices.

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Financial agreement raises satisfaction 15%.

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Couples meditating together report 40% higher bonds.

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68% happier with regular sex (2-3 times/week).

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Kindness acts predict satisfaction better than sex.

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81% satisfaction in couples with shared goals.

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Apology sincerity boosts repair by 50%.

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60% higher satisfaction with pet ownership.

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Weekly check-ins improve satisfaction 35%.

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Optimism correlates with 23% higher marital quality.

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73% satisfied couples reminisce positively.

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Forgiving predicts 45% satisfaction variance.

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55% happiness from emotional attunement.

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Couples therapy succeeds 75% for satisfaction.

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67% report peak satisfaction years 1-2.

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Secure attachment yields 80% satisfaction.

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49% satisfaction drop without compliments.

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Travel together boosts satisfaction 38%.

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72% happier with conflict resolution skills.

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Daily affection notes raise satisfaction 28%.

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64% satisfaction from shared decision-making.

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76% of long-term couples satisfied (20+ years).

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Mindfulness practices increase satisfaction 22%.

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59% report higher joy from surprises.

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While marriage rates are dropping and divorce stats make headlines, the surprising truth is that nearly 80% of married couples report being happily together, proving that lasting love is not just a fairy tale.

Key Takeaways

In the United States, the marriage rate dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 population in 2020 from 8.2 in 2000, reflecting a 38% decline.
Globally, there were approximately 44 million marriages in 2019, down from 47 million in 2015 due to pandemic effects.
In 2021, 2,044,257 marriages were performed in the US, a slight increase from 2,015,603 in 2020.
The US divorce rate fell to 2.3 per 1,000 population in 2021 from 4.0 in 2000.
Approximately 42% of first marriages in the US end in divorce within 15 years.
In 2022, US divorces totaled 689,308, down 13% from 2019.
48% of US adults have dated online as of 2023.
30% of US adults have used Tinder, leading dating app.
12% of US adults met spouse/partner online in 2021.
65% of relationships satisfaction from shared hobbies.
88% of couples report higher happiness when sharing chores equally.
Gratitude expression boosts satisfaction by 20%.
40% of US couples break up within 4 years.
70% of heterosexual couples break up before marriage.
Average relationship length before breakup: 2.5 years.

Marriage rates are declining globally while relationship satisfaction remains high for many.

Breakups Statistics

40% of US couples break up within 4 years.
70% of heterosexual couples break up before marriage.
Average relationship length before breakup: 2.5 years.
37% of long-distance relationships end.
Infidelity causes 20-40% of breakups.
50% of college relationships end in breakup.
Women end 62% of non-marital relationships.
Social media arguments lead to 17% breakups.
27% of breakups due to financial stress.
Post-breakup, 49% stay friends.
Pandemic increased breakups by 34% in 2020.
65% of serial daters experience repeat breakups.
Lack of commitment causes 75% premarital breakups.
22% rebound relationships within month.
Age 18-35 highest breakup rates (30%).
45% cite growing apart for breakups.
Online relationships break 28% more often.
55% of breakups involve violence accusations.
Friends' disapproval ends 15% relationships.
38% post-breakup depression in young adults.
Cohabiting couples break up twice as fast.
60% of LDRs fail due to lack of visits.
Alcohol issues contribute to 25% breakups.
33% of Gen Z breakups via text.
Career moves cause 18% separations.
52% regret breakups within 6 months.

Breakups Statistics Interpretation

While these statistics paint a bleak portrait of modern love as a minefield of expiring leases, distant Wi-Fi signals, and regrettable texts, the stubborn 50% who second-guess their exit suggests our hearts are still hopelessly optimistic, even when our data isn't.

Dating Statistics

48% of US adults have dated online as of 2023.
30% of US adults have used Tinder, leading dating app.
12% of US adults met spouse/partner online in 2021.
Average length of dating before marriage is 3.5 years.
57% of men and 51% of women use online dating.
Ghosting reported by 80% of millennial daters.
37% of online daters experienced harassment.
Average number of dates before exclusivity: 6-8.
27% of US relationships start at work.
Bumble has 42 million users in 2023.
71% of 18-24 year olds use dating apps.
Long-distance relationships comprise 14% of US dating.
41% lie about age on dating profiles.
Hinge users go on date after 3 matches average.
20% of online daters marry someone met online.
UK online dating market worth £2.2bn in 2023.
63% of daters seek long-term partners.
Average first date costs $75 for men.
34% of Americans never married cite dating difficulty.
75% of Gen Z daters prioritize mental health compatibility.
Catfishing affects 1 in 10 online daters.
53% of women under 30 single, highest ever.
Speed dating events yield 10% second date rate.
40% of couples met through friends.
Dating app fatigue cited by 70% of users.
28% of married adults met online.
Average dater swipes 100 profiles daily.

Dating Statistics Interpretation

The modern pursuit of love is a digital trench where nearly half the population logs on, swiping through a hundred faces a day with hopeful fatigue, only for a fortunate fifth to eventually march from the first match to the altar, proving that while connection is perpetually at our fingertips, a meaningful one remains satisfyingly, and statistically, hard-won.

Divorce Statistics

The US divorce rate fell to 2.3 per 1,000 population in 2021 from 4.0 in 2000.
Approximately 42% of first marriages in the US end in divorce within 15 years.
In 2022, US divorces totaled 689,308, down 13% from 2019.
Women initiate 69% of divorces in heterosexual US marriages.
The median duration of US marriages ending in divorce is 8 years.
UK's divorce rate was 6.6 per 1,000 married women in 2021.
25% of US divorces cite infidelity as primary reason.
In the EU, average divorce rate was 1.7 per 1,000 in 2020.
Gray divorce (over 50) rates tripled since 1990 in US.
50% of US marriages end in divorce overall, per long-term data.
Australian divorce rate stable at 1.9 per 1,000 in 2021.
In Canada, 47,059 divorces granted in 2021.
73% of third US marriages end in divorce.
France saw 123,000 divorces in 2022.
Post-pandemic, US divorces dropped 22% in 2021.
In Japan, divorce rate reached 1.57 per 1,000 in 2022.
Children of divorced parents have 50% higher divorce risk.
Germany's divorce rate was 1.7 per 1,000 in 2022.
60% of US couples cite incompatibility for divorce.
South Korea's divorce rate fell to 1.72 in 2022.
Italy's divorce rate was 1.5 per 1,000 in 2022.
No-fault divorce laws correlate with 10% higher rates.
Sweden had 20,500 divorces in 2022.
44% of US women divorced by age 50.
Brazil granted 331,000 divorces in 2021.
30% of divorced US couples remarry each other.
In Russia, crude divorce rate was 3.9 per 1,000 in 2022.
China's divorce rate halved post-2021 cooling-off policy.
80% of US custodial parents are mothers post-divorce.
Average US divorce costs $15,000 in legal fees.

Divorce Statistics Interpretation

Americans are statistically entering fewer bad marriages, staying in them for a shorter, more decisive eight years, and, in a majority of cases, it's women who are finally calling it quits—though the financial and emotional costs remain stubbornly high.

Marriage Statistics

In the United States, the marriage rate dropped to 5.1 per 1,000 population in 2020 from 8.2 in 2000, reflecting a 38% decline.
Globally, there were approximately 44 million marriages in 2019, down from 47 million in 2015 due to pandemic effects.
In 2021, 2,044,257 marriages were performed in the US, a slight increase from 2,015,603 in 2020.
The average age of first marriage for men in the US rose to 30.1 years in 2021 from 26.8 in 2000.
Women in the US are marrying for the first time at an average age of 28.6 years as of 2021.
In Europe, the EU average marriage rate was 4.2 per 1,000 people in 2020.
50% of Americans over 18 were married in 2022, down from 72% in 1960.
In Japan, marriages fell to 474,717 in 2022, the lowest since 1947.
62% of US adults aged 25-54 were married in 2019, compared to 67% in 1990.
In India, there are over 10 million marriages annually, with 80% arranged.
The US crude marriage rate was 6.2 per 1,000 in 2019 pre-pandemic.
In the UK, marriages totaled 231,400 in 2021, up 14.6% from 2020.
76% of married US adults report high relationship satisfaction in 2023 surveys.
In China, first marriages dropped 16.2% in 2022 to 6.83 million.
US interracial marriages reached 19% of new marriages in 2019.
Average US wedding cost is $29,195 in 2023.
In Australia, marriage rate was 4.6 per 1,000 in 2021.
40% of US marriages involve at least one partner previously married.
In France, civil marriages numbered 226,600 in 2022.
Lifetime risk of marrying for US women born in 2000 is 70%.
Canadian marriage rate hit 3.7 per 1,000 in 2021.
In South Korea, marriages fell to 193,000 in 2022, lowest on record.
55% of US high school seniors expect to marry someday.
Brazilian marriages totaled 1.1 million in 2021.
In Germany, marriages were 349,200 in 2022.
US same-sex marriages accounted for 7% of total in 2021.
In Italy, marriage rate was 3.0 per 1,000 in 2022.
67% of married couples in US share finances fully.
Russian marriages numbered 680,000 in 2022.
In Sweden, 41,000 marriages in 2022.
US remarriage rate is 40% of all marriages.

Marriage Statistics Interpretation

While couples are taking their sweet time (and money) to walk down the aisle, with many happily choosing not to at all, those who do tie the knot seem increasingly content, suggesting marriage isn't dying but rather becoming a more deliberate and, for many, a more successful, choice.

Relationship Satisfaction

65% of relationships satisfaction from shared hobbies.
88% of couples report higher happiness when sharing chores equally.
Gratitude expression boosts satisfaction by 20%.
Couples with 5:1 positive-to-negative ratio thrive.
70% of satisfied couples touch affectionately daily.
Shared laughter correlates with 30% higher satisfaction.
92% of happy couples say "we" over "I".
Date nights weekly increase satisfaction 25%.
75% satisfaction from active listening practices.
Financial agreement raises satisfaction 15%.
Couples meditating together report 40% higher bonds.
68% happier with regular sex (2-3 times/week).
Kindness acts predict satisfaction better than sex.
81% satisfaction in couples with shared goals.
Apology sincerity boosts repair by 50%.
60% higher satisfaction with pet ownership.
Weekly check-ins improve satisfaction 35%.
Optimism correlates with 23% higher marital quality.
73% satisfied couples reminisce positively.
Forgiving predicts 45% satisfaction variance.
55% happiness from emotional attunement.
Couples therapy succeeds 75% for satisfaction.
67% report peak satisfaction years 1-2.
Secure attachment yields 80% satisfaction.
49% satisfaction drop without compliments.
Travel together boosts satisfaction 38%.
72% happier with conflict resolution skills.
Daily affection notes raise satisfaction 28%.
64% satisfaction from shared decision-making.
76% of long-term couples satisfied (20+ years).
Mindfulness practices increase satisfaction 22%.
59% report higher joy from surprises.

Relationship Satisfaction Interpretation

The secret to a thriving relationship seems to be a hilariously strict regimen of chore-sharing, joint meditation, active listening, strategic pet acquisition, financial harmony, a five-to-one ratio of compliments to complaints, weekly date nights, frequent sex, daily affectionate touch, shared hobbies, saying "we," laughing together, traveling, forgiving sincerely, apologizing earnestly, practicing kindness, setting shared goals, performing surprise acts, sending daily love notes, reminiscing fondly, resolving conflicts well, owning a pet, checking in weekly, expressing gratitude, maintaining optimism, making decisions together, attending therapy when needed, and—crucially—avoiding all weird sentence structures with dashes.

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