Health Indicator Report of Marriage and divorce
Marriage/divorce status is an important determinant of the social structure of a population. Studies have confirmed that marital status is among many health risk factors.
Data Sources
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- For years 2010 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2023
- National Vital Statistics System, National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Definition
Number of marriages/divorces per 1,000 persons.Numerator
Number of marriages/divorces.Denominator
Number of persons in population.How Are We Doing?
Since the Office of Vital Records and Statistics began reporting marriage data on IBIS in 2010, Utah's marriage rates have consistently been higher than the national average, although there have been some fluctuations over the years. Notably, from 2019 onwards, Utah's marriage rates have been on the rise, reaching an all-time high in 2023. Utah's divorce rate, while generally stable, has remained slightly above the U.S. average. However, both Utah and the U.S. have shown a gradual downward trend in divorce rates overall.
Page Content Updated On 10/03/2024,
Published on 10/04/2024
