Einar H. Dyvik
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In the past 10 years, men’s average age at marriage was always higher than the average age of women's age at marriages in Denmark. In 2023, the average age was 39.8 years on average for men and 37.4 years for women.
The number of marriages in Denmark was highest in 2004 with 38,000 marriages, but has decreased since, despite increasing some years. In 2023, roughly 32,000 marriages were registered.
Divorces
By contrast, the number of divorces in Denmark was significantly lower than the number of marriages. In 2023, close to 13,000 divorces took place. Spouses may divorce if either or both parties do not wish to continue living together. If one does not agree to divorce, they can normally be divorced after six months of separation.
Marital status of Danes
Most Danes have never been married; the number of never married inhabitants amounted to approximately 2.94 millions in 2023. In this year, around 2.14 million Danes were married, while over 562,000 people were divorced.
Divorces
By contrast, the number of divorces in Denmark was significantly lower than the number of marriages. In 2023, close to 13,000 divorces took place. Spouses may divorce if either or both parties do not wish to continue living together. If one does not agree to divorce, they can normally be divorced after six months of separation.
Marital status of Danes
Most Danes have never been married; the number of never married inhabitants amounted to approximately 2.94 millions in 2023. In this year, around 2.14 million Danes were married, while over 562,000 people were divorced.
