Why Is This Important?
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.Marriage and divorce rates, Utah and U.S., 2010-2023 |
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
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.
Date Indicator Content Last Updated: 10/03/2024
