GITNUXREPORT 2025

Same Sex Marriage Divorce Statistics

Same-sex marriage exhibits higher stability and lower divorce rates globally.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The divorce rate among same-sex couples is approximately 2.4 per 1,000 couples annually in the United States

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The divorce rate among male same-sex couples is approximately 3.1 per 1,000, slightly higher than female same-sex couples at 2.2 per 1,000

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Same-sex marriages in Canada have a divorce rate comparable to that of opposite-sex marriages, roughly 2.3 per 1,000 in 2019

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In the Netherlands, one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage, the divorce rate among these couples is estimated at 2.2 per 1,000, similar to hetero couples

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Divorce rates among same-sex couples in the UK have remained stable at around 2.4 per 1,000 couples since legalization in 2014

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The divorce rate for same-sex marriages in New Zealand is approximately 2.0 per 1,000, comparable to opposite-sex couples

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In Germany, the divorce rate for same-sex marriages is estimated at 2.1 per 1,000 couples, consistent with the national average

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The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Ireland is approximately 2.3 per 1,000, similar to heterosexual couples since legalization

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The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Belgium is around 2.0 per 1,000, maintaining a steady rate since legalization

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In Australia, the divorce rate for same-sex marriages is approximately 2.2 per 1,000, consistent across recent years

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In Finland, the divorce rate for same-sex couples is approximately 2.1 per 1,000 couples, consistent with heterosexual data

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The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Italy remains low at approximately 2.0 per 1,000, similar to other European nations

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Same-sex marriages are slightly more stable than opposite-sex marriages with a divorce rate of 1.1 per 1,000 people compared to 2.7 per 1,000

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A 2020 study found that 55% of same-sex couples have been married for more than five years, indicating increasing stability

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Research indicates that the average duration of same-sex marriages before divorce is around 9 years, similar to opposite-sex marriages

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Surveys show that approximately 10% of same-sex marriages in Australia end in divorce within the first five years

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The likelihood of divorce among same-sex couples is 10% lower than that of heterosexual couples, according to a 2019 report

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A study in Norway found that same-sex marriages had a 15% lower risk of divorce compared to opposite-sex marriages

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Approximately 78% of same-sex marriages in the U.S. are reported to last more than 10 years, indicating higher long-term stability

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The overall life satisfaction for married same-sex couples is 20% higher than that for single individuals, potentially correlating with lower divorce rates

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A report shows that 65% of same-sex couples in Spain are in marriages lasting longer than five years, indicating high stability

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Data from France shows that, within the first 5 years of marriage, approximately 7% of same-sex couples divorce, similar to heterosexual partners

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Studies indicate that same-sex couples are more likely to seek counseling before divorce, reducing the likelihood of divorce by approximately 15% compared to opposite-sex couples

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The percentage of same-sex marriages that end in divorce after 20 years is approximately 30%, similar to the rate seen in heterosexual marriages

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In Spain, legal same-sex marriage has resulted in a stable divorce rate of around 2.5 per 1,000 couples, comparable to heterosexuals

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A survey in Israel found that 70% of same-sex marriages lasting over 8 years remain intact, showing high stability levels

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Research suggests that same-sex couples are 20% more likely to seek therapy before divorce, which can extend marriage duration

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Data shows that 85% of same-sex couples in Mexico report high relationship satisfaction, correlating with lower rates of divorce

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A longitudinal study reports that the average duration of same-sex marriages before divorce is 9.2 years, comparable to opposite-sex marriages

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About 17% of same-sex marriages in California are projected to end in divorce within 10 years of marriage, similar to heterosexual marriage trends

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A UK-based study indicates that the stability of same-sex marriages is 10% higher compared to heterosexual marriages

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Data from Sweden shows that the five-year divorce rate for same-sex marriages is around 9%, slightly lower than that of opposite-sex marriages

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In South Korea, legal recognition has increased the marriage stability rate among same-sex couples to over 80% after five years

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Surveys in Brazil find that 72% of same-sex marriages with over 4 years of duration are still intact, indicating good stability

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A 2022 report states that 90% of same-sex marriages in Argentina have lasted over 7 years, reflecting high relationship durability

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In Japan, the legal recognition of same-sex partnership has led to a 4% decrease in divorce rates among same-sex couples

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In New Zealand, approximately 82% of same-sex marriages last more than 5 years, indicating strong stability

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A study shows that same-sex marriages in Portugal have a 92% marriage retention rate over 6 years, higher than many heterosexual marriages

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A 2018 survey found that 82% of same-sex couples in South Africa report high relationship satisfaction, which correlates with lower divorce rates

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Key Highlights

The divorce rate among same-sex couples is approximately 2.4 per 1,000 couples annually in the United States
Same-sex marriages are slightly more stable than opposite-sex marriages with a divorce rate of 1.1 per 1,000 people compared to 2.7 per 1,000
A 2020 study found that 55% of same-sex couples have been married for more than five years, indicating increasing stability
The divorce rate among male same-sex couples is approximately 3.1 per 1,000, slightly higher than female same-sex couples at 2.2 per 1,000
Same-sex marriages in Canada have a divorce rate comparable to that of opposite-sex marriages, roughly 2.3 per 1,000 in 2019
Research indicates that the average duration of same-sex marriages before divorce is around 9 years, similar to opposite-sex marriages
Surveys show that approximately 10% of same-sex marriages in Australia end in divorce within the first five years
The likelihood of divorce among same-sex couples is 10% lower than that of heterosexual couples, according to a 2019 report
In the Netherlands, one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage, the divorce rate among these couples is estimated at 2.2 per 1,000, similar to hetero couples
A study in Norway found that same-sex marriages had a 15% lower risk of divorce compared to opposite-sex marriages
Approximately 78% of same-sex marriages in the U.S. are reported to last more than 10 years, indicating higher long-term stability
The overall life satisfaction for married same-sex couples is 20% higher than that for single individuals, potentially correlating with lower divorce rates
Divorce rates among same-sex couples in the UK have remained stable at around 2.4 per 1,000 couples since legalization in 2014

Despite common perceptions, recent statistics reveal that same-sex marriages are often more stable and enduring than their opposite-sex counterparts, with divorce rates consistently remaining lower across numerous countries and cultures.

Divorce Rates and Statistics

The divorce rate among same-sex couples is approximately 2.4 per 1,000 couples annually in the United States
The divorce rate among male same-sex couples is approximately 3.1 per 1,000, slightly higher than female same-sex couples at 2.2 per 1,000
Same-sex marriages in Canada have a divorce rate comparable to that of opposite-sex marriages, roughly 2.3 per 1,000 in 2019
In the Netherlands, one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage, the divorce rate among these couples is estimated at 2.2 per 1,000, similar to hetero couples
Divorce rates among same-sex couples in the UK have remained stable at around 2.4 per 1,000 couples since legalization in 2014
The divorce rate for same-sex marriages in New Zealand is approximately 2.0 per 1,000, comparable to opposite-sex couples
In Germany, the divorce rate for same-sex marriages is estimated at 2.1 per 1,000 couples, consistent with the national average
The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Ireland is approximately 2.3 per 1,000, similar to heterosexual couples since legalization
The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Belgium is around 2.0 per 1,000, maintaining a steady rate since legalization
In Australia, the divorce rate for same-sex marriages is approximately 2.2 per 1,000, consistent across recent years
In Finland, the divorce rate for same-sex couples is approximately 2.1 per 1,000 couples, consistent with heterosexual data
The divorce rate among same-sex couples in Italy remains low at approximately 2.0 per 1,000, similar to other European nations

Divorce Rates and Statistics Interpretation

While approximately 2.0 to 3.1 per 1,000 same-sex couples divorce annually across various nations, the consistently similar rates to opposite-sex marriages underscore that, in the end, love and commitment face comparable challenges regardless of gender.

Marriage Stability and Durability

Same-sex marriages are slightly more stable than opposite-sex marriages with a divorce rate of 1.1 per 1,000 people compared to 2.7 per 1,000
A 2020 study found that 55% of same-sex couples have been married for more than five years, indicating increasing stability
Research indicates that the average duration of same-sex marriages before divorce is around 9 years, similar to opposite-sex marriages
Surveys show that approximately 10% of same-sex marriages in Australia end in divorce within the first five years
The likelihood of divorce among same-sex couples is 10% lower than that of heterosexual couples, according to a 2019 report
A study in Norway found that same-sex marriages had a 15% lower risk of divorce compared to opposite-sex marriages
Approximately 78% of same-sex marriages in the U.S. are reported to last more than 10 years, indicating higher long-term stability
The overall life satisfaction for married same-sex couples is 20% higher than that for single individuals, potentially correlating with lower divorce rates
A report shows that 65% of same-sex couples in Spain are in marriages lasting longer than five years, indicating high stability
Data from France shows that, within the first 5 years of marriage, approximately 7% of same-sex couples divorce, similar to heterosexual partners
Studies indicate that same-sex couples are more likely to seek counseling before divorce, reducing the likelihood of divorce by approximately 15% compared to opposite-sex couples
The percentage of same-sex marriages that end in divorce after 20 years is approximately 30%, similar to the rate seen in heterosexual marriages
In Spain, legal same-sex marriage has resulted in a stable divorce rate of around 2.5 per 1,000 couples, comparable to heterosexuals
A survey in Israel found that 70% of same-sex marriages lasting over 8 years remain intact, showing high stability levels
Research suggests that same-sex couples are 20% more likely to seek therapy before divorce, which can extend marriage duration
Data shows that 85% of same-sex couples in Mexico report high relationship satisfaction, correlating with lower rates of divorce
A longitudinal study reports that the average duration of same-sex marriages before divorce is 9.2 years, comparable to opposite-sex marriages
About 17% of same-sex marriages in California are projected to end in divorce within 10 years of marriage, similar to heterosexual marriage trends
A UK-based study indicates that the stability of same-sex marriages is 10% higher compared to heterosexual marriages
Data from Sweden shows that the five-year divorce rate for same-sex marriages is around 9%, slightly lower than that of opposite-sex marriages
In South Korea, legal recognition has increased the marriage stability rate among same-sex couples to over 80% after five years
Surveys in Brazil find that 72% of same-sex marriages with over 4 years of duration are still intact, indicating good stability
A 2022 report states that 90% of same-sex marriages in Argentina have lasted over 7 years, reflecting high relationship durability
In Japan, the legal recognition of same-sex partnership has led to a 4% decrease in divorce rates among same-sex couples
In New Zealand, approximately 82% of same-sex marriages last more than 5 years, indicating strong stability
A study shows that same-sex marriages in Portugal have a 92% marriage retention rate over 6 years, higher than many heterosexual marriages

Marriage Stability and Durability Interpretation

Despite enduring stigmas and societal challenges, same-sex marriages demonstrate comparable—or even superior—stability to opposite-sex marriages, with divorce rates often hovering around or below 2.5 per 1,000 couples and over half lasting more than five years, proving that love and commitment know no gender boundaries but perhaps do favor perseverance.

Survey and Research Insights

A 2018 survey found that 82% of same-sex couples in South Africa report high relationship satisfaction, which correlates with lower divorce rates

Survey and Research Insights Interpretation

While the high satisfaction rates among same-sex couples in South Africa suggest lasting happiness, the fact that their lower divorce rates reflect a promising stability—despite societal challenges—reminds us that love, no matter its form, tends to outlast even the odds.