Population size and population composition – Data, indicatorsMarital status
Permanent resident population by marital status
| in thousands | in % | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 7870.1 | |
| Single | 3385.6 | 43.0 |
| Married | 3466.6 | 44.0 |
| Widowed | 408.7 | 5.2 |
| Divorced | 599.6 | 7.6 |
| Bound by a registered partnership | 8.9 | 0.1 |
| Partnership dissolved | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Unmarried1 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
The number of divorced persons has tripled since 1980, whereas the number of those single, married or widowed has increased regularly (+18,3%). Compared to the total population, there are slightly fewer single or married persons than in 1980 and about the same number of widowed. For its part, the proportion of divorced persons has increased from 3,1% to 7,6% since 1980.
Last updated: 25.08.2011