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Worldwide Demographic Marriage Data
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This collection provides a detailed and up-to-date view of marriage statistics across the globe. It is specifically designed to track the marital status distribution of the population, segmented by age and gender categories. The resource covers 232 distinct countries and regions of the world, offering a long-term perspective on social dynamics spanning the five decades between 1970 and 2019. It serves as a vital tool for researchers, policymakers, and advocates looking to analyse demographic shifts and underlying social issues globally.
Columns
- Sr. No.: A sequential numerical identifier for each specific record entry.
- Country: Identifies the nation or geographical region to which the reported data pertains.
- Age Group: Specifies the bracketed age range of the individuals surveyed, such as .
- Sex: Indicates the gender of the surveyed individuals, predominantly Man or Woman.
- Marital Status: Details the specific civil status of the individuals, including categories such as Married, Divorced, Single, and Widowed.
- Data Process: Describes the methodology used to gather the information, with common processes being Census or Estimate.
- Data Collection (Start Year): The year in which the data collection effort for that specific record began.
- Data Collection (End Year): The final year documented for the data collection period of the entry.
- Data Source: Specifies the organisation or official body from which the data originated, for instance, UNSD.
Distribution
The data product is typically available in a CSV file format. It contains a large volume of records, totalling 271,605 rows, with each row providing specific statistics on marital status for an age group within a defined country. The structure features 9 distinct columns, making it ready for standard relational analysis. A high percentage of the entries originate from Census data, and the data is nearly entirely complete with no missing values recorded.
Usage
This data is ideal for:
- Conducting long-term social science research on shifting global family structures.
- Performing demographic analysis of population trends across various continents.
- Creating comparative studies of marriage, divorce, and widowhood rates across different economic or regional blocs.
- Supporting policy development related to social welfare, aging populations, and advocacy for gender issues.
Coverage
The geographic scope is extensive, including data points from 232 different countries or territories worldwide. The temporal range officially spans 1970 to 2019, documenting five decades of statistical changes, although some underlying collection efforts began as early as 1954. Demographically, the statistics are finely segmented, covering 63 unique age groups and categorising data by both male and female populations.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Academic Researchers: For peer-reviewed studies on demography and social history.
- Governmental Agencies: For baseline population projections and social planning.
- Non-Profit Organisations: For evidence-based advocacy relating to societal issues and women's or men’s health.
- Student Analysts: Suitable for introductory projects focusing on global statistics and social trends.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Marital Status Trends 1970-2019
- Worldwide Demographic Marriage Data
- International Age and Sex Marriage Statistics
- Population Marital Status Metrics
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Original Data Source: Worldwide Demographic Marriage Data
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