Divorce Statistics

Divorce Statistics in America

Current divorce statistics in America is estimated at 50%. This data is not accurately correct, however, it is reasonably close to the actual rate. The Americans for Divorce Reform estimates that "Probably, 40 or possibly even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue", which is actually a projection. Commonly said, 50% of all marriages in the America end in divorce. But this statement about the divorce statistics in America hides all the details about distribution, however, you can also checkout this divorce statistics page for the latest information.

Enrichment journal also gives similar divorce statistics in America:

• The divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%
• The divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60%
• The divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73%

Children of Divorce Statistics
According to discovery channel, couples with children have a slightly lower rate of divorce than childless couples. Sociologists also believe that childlessness is also a common cause of divorce. The absence of children leads to loneliness and weariness. In the United States, at least 66 per cent of all divorced couples are childless.

• Excludes data for California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, and Minnesota
• Excludes data for California, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, and Louisiana
• Excludes data for California, Hawaii, Indiana, and Oklahoma
• Excludes data for California, Indiana, and Oklahoma
• Excludes data for California, Indiana, Louisiana, and Oklahoma

Note: Rates for 2001-2009 have been revised and are based on intercensal population estimates from the 2000 and 2010 censuses. Populations for 2010 rates are based on the 2010 census.