marriage rate

Nuptial statistics measure

Marriage rate is a demographic statistic measuring how many marriages occur within a population over a given period, typically expressed as marriages per 1,000 people per year.

Demographers and policymakers track marriage rates to understand social trends, economic conditions, and family formation patterns: The marriage rate has declined steadily since the 1970s.

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marital transition direction

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Measure of marriages ending

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