In 2019, the average age for males divorcing in England and Wales was 47.7, while for females it was 45.3. Throughout this period, the average age at which people get divorced has been climbing for males and females.
Average age at divorce in England and Wales from 2000 to 2019, by gender
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Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average Age at Divorce in England and Wales from 2000 to 2019, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Nov 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/290096/divorce-average-age-at-divorce-in-england-and-wales-by-gender/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Average age at divorce in England and Wales from 2000 to 2019, by gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/290096/divorce-average-age-at-divorce-in-england-and-wales-by-gender/ (last visited April 18, 2024)
Average age at divorce in England and Wales from 2000 to 2019, by gender [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), November 2, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/290096/divorce-average-age-at-divorce-in-england-and-wales-by-gender/