Divorce Statistics Based on Age
Statistics show that the age in which couples marry does have an impact
on whether the marriage will end in divorce. For instance, women who
married between the ages of 20 to 24 have the highest rate of divorce
at 36.6%.
Men in the same age group statistically show a divroce rate of 38.8%.
In second place are individuals within the 20 or younger age group, at
27.6% for women and 11.7% for men. In third place are individuals
ranging from ages 25 to 29, which are 16.4% for women and 22.3% for men.
Among divorce statistics based on age individuals who waited until at
least the age of 30 have a higher rate that their marriage will not end
in divorce. Women in the 30 to 34 age group have only a 8.5% rate of
divorce. Whereas men in the same age group have a rate of 11.6%.
The lowest divorce rates resignate with individuals aged 35 to 39.
Women in this age group have a 5.1% rate of divorce, and men have a
divorce rate of only 6.5%.
Factors that contribute to divorce
Childlessness: Based on statistics marriages that do not result
in children have a divorce rate of 66%. Whereas, unions that do result
in children have a lower divorce rate at 44%.
Age: As seen above individuals who marry prior to the age of 30
have a 28.1% higher rate of a successful marriage than those who
married at a younger age.
Subsequent marriages: Second marriages have up to a 67% divorce
rate. Third and beyond have up to a 73% or higher rate of divorce.
Divorced Parents: Individuals who have divorced parents have a
higher divorce rate. Individuals with parents who remain married are
30% less likely to divorce.
Income: Individuals who have household income of $50,000 a year
or more are 24% less likely to divorce than those with lower income
levels.
Infidelity: 50% of all marriages that end in divorce are due to
infidelity.
Religion: Statistics show conservative Christians having the
highest divorce rate at 34%. Catholics and Lutherans have the lowest at
21%.
Poor commincation skills/problem resolution: 50% of marriages
that end in divorce are due to lack of communication and/or poor
problem resolution.
Physical, mental, or sexual abuse: Marriages were physical,
mental, or sexual abuse occur there is a 61% higher rate of divorce.
Substance abuse: 7.3% of divorces were caused by alcohol or other
substance abuse.
Interference from in-laws: 6% of marriages end in divorce due to
interference from one or both sets of in-laws.
Crimes resulting in criminal convictions: 3% of marriages end in
divorce due to a criminal conviction of spouse.
Divorce Statistics based on State
Statistics show that Nevada (7.1%), Arkansas (6.2%), Alabama and
Wyoming (5.4%) have the highest divorce rates. Illinois (2.9%),
Massachusetts (2.5%), Georgia (2.5%) and the District of Columbia
(2.4%) have the lowest.
The overall national average is 4.1%. States ranging within this
average include: Utah, Ohio, Montana, and Missouri.
See also:
Sexual Assault StatisticsExternal link (opens in new window)