Marriages and divorces, 2025
In 2025, compared to 2024, there were 5.1% fewer marriages and 8.0% more divorces
The number of marriages registered in 2025 was 10 507, representing а decrease of 5.1% compared to the previous year. The most marriages were registered in August, 1 362 or 13.0%, and the fewest in March, 473 or 4.5%.
By marriage order, most were first marriages, with participation of 92.8% for women and 92.1% for men.
Men entered more often into second marriage, 7.1%, and third marriage, 0.8% of the total number of marriages.
In 2025, the highest number of marriages, 3 448 or 32.8% by age of bride and 3 750 or 35.7% by age of groom, was registered in the age group 25-29.
The average age at first marriage is 27.5 years for the bride and 30.2 for the groom.
The highest number of porces, 400 or 18.3% by age of women and 381 or 17.4% by age of men, was recorded in the age group 35-39.
According to the duration of marriage, most porces, 478 or 21.9%, took place 5 to 9 years after marriage.
Key takeaway
In 2025
- The number of marriages decreased by 5.1%
- The average age at first marriage is 27.5 years for the bride and 30.2 for the groom
- 8.0% more divorces
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