Divorce Rates Have Fallen Dramatically Since 1980s Peak
Summary
Divorce rates have dropped significantly since the 1980s, with the refined divorce rate falling from its peak of 22.6 divorces per 1,000 married women around 1980 to 14.4 in 2023. This decrease may be related to fewer marriages overall and changes in societal norms, such as people choosing to live together without marrying.Key Facts
- Divorce rates peaked at 22.6 per 1,000 married women around 1980.
- In 2023, the refined divorce rate was 14.4 divorces per 1,000 married women.
- Fewer people are getting married now compared to the past.
- In 2023, 16% of divorces happened within the first five years of marriage.
- “Gray divorce” rates, for people aged 50 and older, rose between 1990 and 2008 but have since stayed steady.
- In 1990, there were 3.9 divorces per 1,000 women aged 50 and older; this rose to 11 in 2008 and slightly decreased to 10.3 in 2023.
- Less than half of American adults are married today.
- People are more often choosing to cohabitate or have children without getting married.
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