At this moment in history the chances of your marriage ending in a divorce are, well, they’re not good. Pretty much you’re rolling the dice anytime you walk down the aisle. Sure, it’s the happiest day of your life, but looming somewhere down the line is the stark reality that divorce could also very likely be in your future.
However, if you live in certain cities or countries that impending divorce might not happen for many years to come! Good news! While in other places one has to wonder why they even bother with weddings at all. They should just split all their property on day one and move on. It’d be so much simpler.
Without further ado, here is the average length of marriages and divorce rates for 10 cities around the world as compiled by Hopes & Fears. (Pretty appropriate name considering the topic of their study.)
10. Rome, Italy
Average marriage lasts 18 years.
National divorce rate: 30.7%.
9. Ottawa, Canada
Average marriage lasts 13.8 years.
National divorce rate: 48%.
8. Paris, France
Average marriage lasts 13 years.
National divorce rate: 55%.
7. New York City, USA
Average marriage lasts 12.2 years.
National divorce rate: 41%.
6. Sydney, Australia
Average marriage lasts 12 years.
National divorce rate: 43%.
5. Mexico City, Mexico
Average marriage lasts 12 years.
National divorce rate: 15%.
4. Tokyo, Japan
Average marriage lasts 11 years.
National divorce rate: 36%.
3. London, England
Average marriage lasts 11 years.
National divorce rate: 42%.
2. Cape Town, South Africa
Average marriage lasts 11 years.
National divorce rate: 31.2%.
1. Doha, Qatar
Average marriage lasts 5.5 years.
National divorce rate: 38%.
For much more on this topic, including fascinating marriage/divorce stats on each country where these cities lie, do head over to Hopes & Fears.
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