Marriages and divorces in 2024

The number of marriages registered in 2024 was 11 066, representing а decrease of 12.7% compared to the previous year. The most marriages were registered in August, 1 452 or 13.1% and the fewest in April 661 or 6.0%.

By marriage order, most were first marriage, with participation of 92.9% for women and 92.3% for men. Men entered more often into second marriage 7.1% and third marriage 0.7% of the total number of marriages.

In 2024, the highest number of marriages 3 658 or 33.1% by age of bride and 3 871 or 35.5% by age of groom, were registered in the age group 25-29.

The average age at first marriage is 27.6 years for the bride and 30.1 for the groom.

By age, the highest number of divorces among women occurred in the age group 35 to 39 years, 359 or 17.7%, and among men 40 to 44 years, 347 or 17.1%.

According to the duration of marriage, most divorces 488 or 24.1% took place 5 to 9 years after marriage.