First-time marrying persons by age and sex in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: First-time marrying persons by age and sex was 214,618 Number in 2015. ▼ Falling
First-time marrying persons by age and sex in United Kingdom, 1990–2015
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 214,618 Number for first-time marrying persons by age and sex in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first-time marrying persons by age and sex in United Kingdom peaked at 276,512 Number in 1990 and was at its lowest, 196,229 Number, in 2008.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 46 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 236,584 Number | 211,820 Number | 276,512 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 205,223 Number | 196,229 Number | 221,472 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 211,624 Number | 208,014 Number | 214,618 Number | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is first-time marrying persons by age and sex in United Kingdom?
- First-time marrying persons by age and sex in United Kingdom was 214,618 Number in 2015, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first-time marrying persons by age and sex recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 276,512 Number in 1990.
- What is the lowest first-time marrying persons by age and sex recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 196,229 Number in 2008.
- How does United Kingdom rank for first-time marrying persons by age and sex?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 46 countries with data for 2015.
- Is first-time marrying persons by age and sex rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First-time marrying persons by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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