Divorce Rate Calculator

Formula

To calculate the divorce rate:

$DR = \left( \frac{D}{M} \right) \times 100$

Where:

$DR$ is the divorce rate (%)
$D$ is the number of divorces in a given year
$M$ is the number of marriages in the same year

What is the Divorce Rate?

A divorce rate is a statistical measure that represents the number of divorces that occur annually, typically expressed as a ratio or percentage of the total population or married population. It is used to gauge the prevalence of divorce in a specific region, country, or globally, and can be influenced by various factors such as changes in law, societal norms, economic conditions, and more. High divorce rates often indicate a society where ending marriages is more socially acceptable or common, while low rates may suggest the opposite.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Divorces ( $D$ ) = 500
Number of Marriages ( $M$ ) = 2000

Using the formula:

$DR = \left( \frac{500}{2000} \right) \times 100 = 25$

The Divorce Rate is 25%.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Number of Divorces ( $D$ ) = 300
Number of Marriages ( $M$ ) = 1500

Using the formula:

$DR = \left( \frac{300}{1500} \right) \times 100 = 20$

The Divorce Rate is 20%.