Currently married (Percent) 2024

The percentage of currently married individuals by country highlights societal trends in family structure and relationships. Understanding these statistics can provide insights into cultural norms and demographic shifts, influencing policies and social programs.

224 data points•Updated 11/4/2025•World•

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Rank
1	Bangladesh	81.33 %
2	Niger	79.82 %
3	Mali	78.05 %
4	Nepal	75.32 %
5	Uzbekistan	73.99 %
6	South Sudan	73.65 %
7	Burkina Faso	73.18 %
8	Vietnam	72.16 %
9	India	72.01 %
10	Chad	70.94 %
11	North Korea	70.49 %
12	Indonesia	69.89 %
13	Iran	68.76 %
14	Albania	68.5 %
15	Vanuatu	68.5 %
16	Guinea	68.42 %
17	United Arab Emirates	68.3 %
18	Tajikistan	68.14 %
19	Ethiopia	67.68 %
20	China	67.66 %
21	Maldives	67.6 %
22	Cambodia	67.52 %
23	Western Sahara	66.8 %
24	Kiribati	66.65 %
25	Nigeria	66.06 %
26	Mauritania	65.99 %
27	Iraq	65.93 %
28	Afghanistan	65.85 %
29	Sri Lanka	65.71 %
30	Papua New Guinea	65.71 %
31	Republic of Moldova	65.58 %
32	Senegal	65.58 %
33	Turkmenistan	65.58 %
34	Central African Republic	65.47 %
35	North Macedonia	65.46 %
36	Egypt	65.24 %
37	Benin	65.12 %
38	French Polynesia	64.88 %
39	Liechtenstein	64.66 %
40	Mozambique	64.53 %
41	Solomon Islands	64.29 %
42	Bosnia and Herzegovina	64.2 %
43	Georgia	64.06 %
44	Tuvalu	64.01 %
45	Qatar	63.92 %
46	Yemen	63.86 %
47	Pakistan	63.52 %
48	Somalia	63.27 %
49	Comoros	62.98 %
50	Kosovo	62.78 %
51	Bhutan	62.41 %
52	State of Palestine	62.1 %
53	Zimbabwe	61.97 %
54	Togo	61.79 %
55	Côte d'Ivoire	61.72 %
56	Laos	61.57 %
57	Marshall Islands	61.52 %
58	Kazakhstan	61.5 %
59	Samoa	61.01 %
60	Madagascar	60.9 %
61	Gambia	60.73 %
62	Sudan	60.63 %
63	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	60.51 %
64	Armenia	60.2 %
65	Malawi	60.01 %
66	Belarus	59.8 %
67	Equatorial Guinea	59.56 %
68	Guyana	59.49 %
69	Turks and Caicos Islands	59.06 %
70	Austria	59 %
71	Fiji	58.86 %
72	Azerbaijan	58.85 %
73	Tanzania	58.72 %
74	Malaysia	58.7 %
75	Sierra Leone	58.42 %
76	Turkey	58.42 %
77	Belize	58.14 %
78	Poland	57.89 %
79	Cuba	57.64 %
80	Ukraine	57.63 %
81	Saint Kitts and Nevis	57.6 %
82	New Zealand	57.57 %
83	Kuwait	57.56 %
84	Myanmar	57.53 %
85	Uganda	57.52 %
86	Switzerland	57.41 %
87	Bahrain	57.37 %
88	Mongolia	57.36 %
89	Kyrgyzstan	57.01 %
90	Finland	56.93 %
91	Barbados	56.9 %
92	Montenegro	56.44 %
93	Guinea-Bissau	56.4 %
94	Nicaragua	56.04 %
95	Morocco	55.99 %
96	Norway	55.93 %
97	Bulgaria	55.89 %
98	Timor-Leste	55.79 %
99	Angola	55.68 %
100	Brazil	55.68 %
101	Russia	55.53 %
102	Jordan	55.41 %
103	Nauru	55.33 %
104	Wallis and Futuna Islands	55.29 %
105	Guatemala	55.28 %
106	Paraguay	55.13 %
107	Philippines	55.02 %
108	China, Macao SAR	54.87 %
109	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	54.74 %
110	Burundi	54.55 %
111	Germany	54.3 %
112	Denmark	54.28 %
113	Cyprus	54.19 %
114	Romania	54.14 %
115	Saudi Arabia	54.09 %
116	Oman	54.02 %
117	Eritrea	53.89 %
118	Brunei Darussalam	53.88 %
119	Syrian Arab Republic	53.64 %
120	Australia	53.63 %
121	Estonia	53.51 %
122	Saint Lucia	53.51 %
123	Cameroon	53.49 %
124	France	53.37 %
125	Netherlands	53.35 %
126	Honduras	53.34 %
127	Haiti	53.24 %
128	Sweden	53.23 %
129	Algeria	53 %
130	Panama	52.97 %
131	Zambia	52.91 %
132	Serbia	52.86 %
133	Malta	52.78 %
134	Uruguay	52.74 %
135	Kenya	52.7 %
136	Tokelau	52.7 %
137	Mexico	52.63 %
138	Cook Islands	52.46 %
139	Peru	52.34 %
140	Dominica	52.32 %
141	Hungary	52.27 %
142	Ghana	52.23 %
143	Tunisia	52.19 %
144	Czech Republic	52.17 %
145	Sao Tome and Principe	52.08 %
146	Suriname	51.91 %
147	Dominican Republic	51.75 %
148	Lithuania	51.75 %
149	United States	51.72 %
150	Greece	51.7 %
151	Colombia	51.6 %
152	Micronesia (Fed. States of)	51.34 %
153	Mayotte	51.33 %
154	Italy	51.31 %
155	Thailand	51.31 %
156	Belgium	51.24 %
157	Curaçao	51.23 %
158	Congo	51.2 %
159	Canada	51.15 %
160	Mauritius	51.1 %
161	Luxembourg	51.07 %
162	El Salvador	50.93 %
163	Lebanon	50.74 %
164	China, Hong Kong SAR	50.15 %
165	Faroe Islands	50.07 %
166	Rwanda	50.03 %
167	Tonga	49.67 %
168	Israel	49.48 %
169	Chile	49.2 %
170	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	49.14 %
171	Liberia	49.06 %
172	Bolivia	49.05 %
173	Cayman Islands	48.88 %
174	Slovakia	48.61 %
175	Argentina	48.55 %
176	United States Virgin Islands	48.42 %
177	Venezuela	48.29 %
178	Iceland	48.24 %
179	Portugal	48.23 %
180	Latvia	48.04 %
181	United Kingdom	47.91 %
182	New Caledonia	47.43 %
183	Spain	47.29 %
184	Japan	47.25 %
185	Croatia	47.1 %
186	Gabon	46.73 %
187	Bermuda	46.7 %
188	Djibouti	46.5 %
189	Taiwan	46.24 %
190	British Virgin Islands	46.21 %
191	Aruba	46.17 %
192	Ireland	46.16 %
193	San Marino	45.59 %
194	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	45.51 %
195	American Samoa	45.46 %
196	Lesotho	45.32 %
197	Slovenia	45.1 %
198	Palau	45.06 %
199	Cabo Verde	44.84 %
200	Ecuador	44.76 %
201	Seychelles	43.75 %
202	Singapore	43.5 %
203	South Korea	43.16 %
204	Botswana	43.04 %
205	Réunion	43.03 %
206	Trinidad and Tobago	41.91 %
207	Costa Rica	41.25 %
208	Anguilla	40.8 %
209	Grenada	40.07 %
210	Puerto Rico	39.87 %
211	Montserrat	39.52 %
212	Gibraltar	39.51 %
213	Bahamas	39.49 %
214	Greenland	39.25 %
215	Guam	37.86 %
216	Libya	36.28 %
217	Northern Mariana Islands	36.06 %
218	Eswatini	35.51 %
219	French Guiana	35.21 %
220	Jamaica	35.16 %
221	Namibia	34.67 %
222	South Africa	33.31 %
223	Antigua and Barbuda	30.19 %
224	Martinique	28.99 %

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Key Insights

Antigua and Barbuda

In 2024, Antigua and Barbuda ranks 223rd out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a rate of 30.19%. This statistic highlights a significant trend in the demographic and social structure of the nation, indicating that a relatively small proportion of the population is currently in a marital union.

Several factors may contribute to this low percentage, including changing societal norms, increased focus on education and career, and a growing acceptance of alternative family structures. Economic influences, such as the challenges faced by small island nations and the impact of tourism on lifestyle choices, may also play a role in shaping personal relationships and marriage rates.

Moreover, it is noteworthy that similar trends can be observed in various Caribbean nations, where traditional marriage is increasingly being replaced by cohabitation or single-parent arrangements. This evolving landscape of relationships reflects broader global shifts in attitudes toward marriage and partnerships.

Egypt

Egypt ranks 36th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a notable rate of 65.24% as of the year 2024. This statistic reflects a significant aspect of Egyptian society, where marriage is often seen as a fundamental institution and a key milestone in life.

The high percentage of currently married individuals can be attributed to several cultural and social factors, including traditional values that emphasize family formation and the societal expectation to marry at a relatively young age. Furthermore, economic factors, such as the stability offered by marriage, also play a crucial role in this demographic trend.

Interestingly, marriage rates in Egypt are influenced by various elements, such as educational attainment and urbanization, with higher education levels generally correlating with lower marriage rates. Additionally, the prevalence of arranged marriages in some communities can further bolster the current marriage statistics.

Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste ranks 98th out of 224 countries regarding the percentage of currently married individuals, with 55.79% of the population legally wed as of 2024. This statistic reflects the cultural and societal norms prevalent in the country, where marriage is often viewed as a vital institution and a significant milestone in life.

Several factors contribute to the marriage rate in Timor-Leste, including traditional customs, religious beliefs, and the influence of family structures that prioritize marriage. The country has a relatively young population, and early marriages are common, influenced by societal expectations and economic factors.

Additionally, it is noteworthy that the marriage rate is part of a broader demographic landscape in Timor-Leste, which is characterized by ongoing development challenges and efforts to improve gender equality and women's rights. As such, the marriage percentage may also be influenced by educational attainment and economic opportunities for women in the region.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia ranks 19th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a notable rate of 67.68% in the year 2024. This high prevalence of marriage reflects cultural norms and societal expectations surrounding family life in Ethiopia, where marriage is often seen as a significant milestone and a foundation for social stability.

Several factors contribute to this statistic, including traditional practices that encourage early marriage, as well as the importance of familial alliances in Ethiopian society. Additionally, economic factors may play a role, as individuals in rural areas often marry at younger ages to establish households and labor forces.

Interestingly, Ethiopia's marriage rate is influenced by varying regional practices and the impact of urbanization, which can shift societal norms. Overall, the high percentage of married individuals underscores the importance of marriage in the cultural and social fabric of Ethiopian life.

Algeria

In 2024, Algeria ranks 129th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of the population that is currently married, with a rate of 53%. This statistic reflects a significant aspect of Algerian society, where traditional values and family structures play a vital role in social cohesion.

Several factors contribute to this marriage rate, including cultural norms that prioritize marriage as a key life milestone, economic considerations, and legal frameworks surrounding marriage. In Algeria, marriages are often viewed as essential for social stability and are influenced by family expectations and customs.

Additionally, the marriage rate in Algeria has implications for demographic trends, such as population growth and the age of first marriage. Interestingly, this figure is indicative of broader regional patterns in North Africa, where marriage remains a central institution, although it is subject to evolving social dynamics and economic challenges.

Eritrea

Eritrea ranks 117th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a statistic of 53.89% for the year 2024. This figure indicates that just over half of the adult population in Eritrea is currently in a marital union, reflecting cultural norms that prioritize marriage as a fundamental social institution.

The relatively high percentage of currently married individuals in Eritrea can be attributed to several factors, including traditional customs, societal expectations, and the influence of religion, which plays a significant role in the lives of many Eritreans. Additionally, the government promotes marriage through various policies, which may also contribute to this statistic.

In comparison to other nations in the region, Eritrea's marriage rate aligns with the broader trend observed across East Africa, where marriage remains a central aspect of community and family life. Notably, factors such as education levels, economic development, and urbanization have been shown to influence marriage patterns, with younger generations increasingly facing different social dynamics regarding marriage.

Germany

In 2024, Germany ranks 111th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a statistic indicating that 54.3% of its population is married. This figure reflects a significant aspect of social structure in Germany, demonstrating a relatively moderate level of marriage compared to global averages.

Several factors contribute to this statistic, including evolving social norms, increased acceptance of cohabitation without marriage, and a growing focus on personal freedom and career priorities among younger generations. Additionally, economic stability and comprehensive social welfare systems may influence individuals' decisions to marry later in life or not at all.

It is noteworthy that the percentage of married individuals in Germany has seen changes over the years, influenced by cultural shifts and demographic trends. For instance, the rate of marriage has generally declined in many Western countries, including Germany, as people become more inclined to delay marriage or opt for alternative family structures.

Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands ranks 41st out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with a notable statistic of 64.29% of the population being married as of the year 2024. This relatively high percentage reflects cultural norms and practices within the islands, where marriage is often viewed as an essential social institution.

Several factors contribute to this statistic, including traditional customs that promote early marriage and the importance of family units in Solomon Islands society. Additionally, the relatively low levels of divorce, influenced by cultural and religious beliefs, also play a role in maintaining high marriage rates.

It is interesting to note that marriage rates in the Solomon Islands are influenced by demographic factors such as age distribution and socioeconomic conditions, with younger populations often entering marriage at an earlier age compared to global averages. This trend underscores the significance of marriage in the social fabric of the Solomon Islands.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso ranks 7th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of individuals who are currently married, with a notable statistic of 73.18% of the population being married as of 2024. This high rate of marriage can be attributed to cultural norms that emphasize marriage as a significant social institution, often seen as a rite of passage and a foundation for family formation.

Several factors contribute to this statistic, including traditional practices, economic considerations, and social expectations. In many communities within Burkina Faso, marriage is closely linked to social stability and economic cooperation, with families often encouraging early marriages to ensure security and continuity within their social structures.

Additionally, the prevalence of arranged marriages and the influence of customary laws play a crucial role in sustaining high marriage rates. This contrasts with trends observed in more urbanized or economically developed countries, where marriage rates may be declining. It is also noteworthy that Burkina Faso has a relatively young population, which further supports the high percentage of individuals who are currently married.

Anguilla

Anguilla ranks 208th out of 224 countries in terms of the percentage of currently married individuals, with 40.8% of the population being married as of 2024. This relatively low percentage reflects various social and cultural dynamics, including changing attitudes toward marriage, increased rates of cohabitation, and a growing acceptance of singlehood and alternative family structures.

Factors contributing to this statistic may include economic considerations, as many individuals prioritize financial stability before entering marriage, alongside the influence of Western cultural norms that promote individualism. Additionally, the island's small population and limited social networks may impact the likelihood of marriage.

Interestingly, Anguilla's marriage rate is lower than many other Caribbean nations, highlighting regional variations in marital trends. This statistic can serve as a reflection of broader societal shifts, including evolving gender roles and the prioritization of personal freedom.

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