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Marriage Rates Are Going Up While Divorce Rates Are Going Down According To New Data
The latest numbers from the CDC reveal a surprising plot twist for American marriages. After decades of fewer and fewer couples tying the knot each year, the trend is finally changing. Marriage rates are rising and are now the highest we've seen since 2018.
By Carmen Schober1 min read
The latest numbers from the CDC are in and marriages climbed from 5.1 per 1,000 people in 2020 to a more promising 6.2 per 1,000 in 2022. Of course, the rate is still extremely low, especially when compared to previous generations (the highest rate recorded was 16.4 per 1,000 in 1946), but we love a move in the right direction.