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Fewer marriages and divorces in 2006
In 2006, the number of in divorces and separations continued to decrease. The number of marriages showed the same tendency.
There were 10 600 marriages dissolved by divorces, and 12 150 dissolved by separations during 2006. This is respectively 440 fewer divorces and 610 fewer separations compared with 2005. The last years’ development with fewer divorces and separations seems to continue.
Fewer marriages
About 21 700 couples got married in 2006, 670 fewer than in 2005.The development with lower number of marriages seems to follow the decline in divorces and separations the last years.
Main figures are ready
Main figures will contain the total number of marriages, divorces and separations for the whole country and for all counties by the groom's residence county. More detailed statistics will be published 30. August This change in publishing routines implies that the final figures for the population per 1. January and the population changes in the previous year and the last quarter of the previous year will be published in February. see http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/01/10/folkemengde_en/ and http://www.ssb.no/english/subjects/02/02/30/ekteskap_en/ |
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This page has been discontinued, see Marriages and divorces, Annually, detailed figures.
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