Components of population change Data, indicatorsDivorces and divortiality
Changes in marital status such as divorce do not have any influence on the size of the population but they do alter its structure. Divortiality concerns the number of divorces in relation to the size of the population and involves the study of the frequency and characteristics of divorces in this population.
Here are various pages containing key figures and graphics on divorces and divorce rate indicators.
Divorces and divortiality
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divorces | 20'981 | 19'882 | 19'613 | 19'321 | 22'081 |
| Crude divorce rate | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Total divorce rate | 51.7 | 49.1 | 48.4 | 47.7 | 54.4 |
| Average duration of marriage at time of divorce | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Last updated: 09.12.2011
