Marriage Rates in Germany Hit Historic Lows as Couples Marry Later

New data reveals a steady decline in marriages and divorces, with only half of German adults currently married.

The number of marriages in Germany fell to 361,000 in 2023, the second-lowest level since 1950.
Only 50% of German adults were married at the end of 2023, down from 60% three decades ago.
The average age for first-time marriages reached a record high in 2023: 32.8 years for women and 35.3 years for men.
The number of divorces also dropped significantly, with 129,000 divorces in 2023, the lowest since reunification in 1990.
Experts attribute these trends to changing societal norms, financial independence, and a more deliberate approach to marriage.