According to data released by the State Statistical Office, the total number of marriages registered in Macedonia reached 10,507 in 2025. This figure marks a 5.1 percent decrease compared to the preceding year. Conversely, the number of divorces registered during the same period was 2,185, reflecting an 8 percent increase year-over-year.
Analyzing the monthly trends, August recorded the highest number of marriages, with 1,362 instances, which accounted for 13 percent of the annual total. Conversely, March saw the lowest number, with 473 marriages registered, representing 4.5 percent of the yearly total. The data further provided insight into the type of union.
The first marriage remains the most common type. Among women, the first marriage constituted 92.8 percent of all marriages registered, while for men, it accounted for 92.1 percent. For subsequent unions, men were more likely to enter second and third marriages.
Specifically, the second marriage accounted for 7.1 percent of the total, and the third marriage comprised 0.8 percent of the marriages registered. The report also contained data regarding the average age, though specific details were incomplete in the provided summary.
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