The values were calculated from the data for marriages and divorces. The information for marriages and divorces was taken from the Genesis Online database of the Federal Statistical Office. To retrieve the numbers, enter the code "12611-0001" or "12631-0001" in the search.
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Ratio of marriages to divorces in Germany 1951-2023
In 2023, there were around *** marriages for every divorce in Germany. Figures peaked in the , then have generally been decreasing, apart from in 1979, when there was a large peak.Â
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