The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data that shows 51% of people in England and Wales are single.

What percentage of the UK is in a relationship?

In 2017, of the population aged 16 years and over, 61.4% were living as a couple1 in England and Wales; 48.8% lived as “married or civil partner couples”, 10.0% as “cohabiting, never married or civil partnered” and 2.6% “cohabiting, previously married or civil partnered”.

What percentage of the UK is married?

Married or civil partnered remained the most common marital status in 2019, accounting for just over half (50.4%) of the population aged 16 years and over in England and Wales; the proportion is slowly declining over time for all ages except those aged 70 years and over.

What is divorce rate in UK?

The average overall divorce rate in England and Wales is 33.3%, based on all marriages over the past 50+ years between 1964 to 2019 .Divorce Rate.Divorce Rates in 2017Cumulative Divorce Rate30 years of marriage43.6%20 years of marriage37.2%10 years of marriage20.1%Overall33.3%2 more rows•Feb 15, 2021