Number of marriages between two same-sex partners in Denmark 2012-2020
No new civil partnerships can be contracted in Denmark since the 15th of June 2012, when same-sex marriage law was enacted. In the years following the new law, the number of registered marriages in Denmark increased generally, and amounted to roughly 28.5 thousand in 2020. Among these, 332 marriages were between two same-sex partners; 272 female couples and 160 male couples got married.
Divorces
In contrast, the number of divorces in Denmark was approximately one half of the number of marriages in 2020. During that year, around 15.5 thousand divorces were registered and out of them, only 104 female couples and 26 male couples were divorced.
Marriages in Norway
In Norway, the number of contracted marriages decreased from 2009 to 2019. Around 78 thousand marriages were registered in 2019. Among the homosexual couples, the situation was similar as it was in Denmark; most same-sex marriages were between women. By the end of this period, 222 female couples and 109 male couples were married. Norway's Marriage Act made same-sex marriages legal in 2009.
Divorces
In contrast, the number of divorces in Denmark was approximately one half of the number of marriages in 2020. During that year, around 15.5 thousand divorces were registered and out of them, only 104 female couples and 26 male couples were divorced.
Marriages in Norway
In Norway, the number of contracted marriages decreased from 2009 to 2019. Around 78 thousand marriages were registered in 2019. Among the homosexual couples, the situation was similar as it was in Denmark; most same-sex marriages were between women. By the end of this period, 222 female couples and 109 male couples were married. Norway's Marriage Act made same-sex marriages legal in 2009.
