Average length of marriage in Sweden 2011-2021
The average length of marriages dissolved by death was 46.9 years in Sweden in 2021. In contrast, the average length of marriages dissolved by divorce was 11.7 years that year. In the past decade, the length of marriages dissolved by both divorce and by death were relatively stable. The number of divorces in Sweden fell by around 2,000 in 2021, dropping to 23,647.
Average age at first marriage highest among men
The average age at first marriage in Sweden increased over the last decade. In 2021, the average age at first marriage among women was 34.2 years, which was an increase of 1.1 years compared to 2011. Among men, the age increase for the average age at first marriage was 0.7 years, reaching an average age of 36.3 years at the first marriage in 2021.
Most marriages among people between 30 and 34 years
The most common age of marriage in 2021 was 30 to 34 years of age. In this age group, over 18,000 individuals got married that year. More than half of all marriages in Sweden in 2021 were among individuals from 25 to 39 years.
Average age at first marriage highest among men
The average age at first marriage in Sweden increased over the last decade. In 2021, the average age at first marriage among women was 34.2 years, which was an increase of 1.1 years compared to 2011. Among men, the age increase for the average age at first marriage was 0.7 years, reaching an average age of 36.3 years at the first marriage in 2021.
Most marriages among people between 30 and 34 years
The most common age of marriage in 2021 was 30 to 34 years of age. In this age group, over 18,000 individuals got married that year. More than half of all marriages in Sweden in 2021 were among individuals from 25 to 39 years.
