This statistic shows a distribution of conceptions in England and Wales from 2004 to 2016, by the marital status of the parents. The trend shows more babies being conceived outside of marriage, though the rates have remained relatively stable. In 2016, 57.8 percent of conceptions happened outside of marriage or civil partnership.
Distribution of conceptions in England and Wales from 2004 to 2016, by marital status of parents
This statistic shows a distribution of conceptions in England and Wales from 2004 to 2016, by the marital status of the parents. The trend shows more babies being conceived outside of marriage, though the rates have remained relatively stable. In 2016, 57.8 percent of conceptions happened outside of marriage or civil partnership.
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| Within marriage/civil partnership | Outside marriage/civil partnership | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| 2005 | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| 2006 | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| 2007 | 43.7% | 56.3% |
| 2008 | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| 2009 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2010 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2011 | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| 2012 | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| 2013 | 42.8% | 57.2% |
| 2014 | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| 2015 | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| 2016 | 42.2% | 57.8% |
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