Recent statistical data indicates a notable decrease in the number of couples marrying, following a significant peak observed in 2022. While the previous year experienced a surge in nuptials due to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions and a backlog of delayed ceremonies, current figures suggest a return to a more stabilized or downward trajectory. This shift is influenced by several socio-economic factors, including rising costs of living, higher median ages for first-time marriages, and changing societal attitudes toward traditional domestic structures and career prioritization.
- Total marriage registrations in 2023 decreased by 7.1% compared to the record highs recorded in 2022.
- The high volume of weddings in 2022 was largely driven by a backlog of couples fulfilling plans previously postponed by COVID-19 safety measures.
- The median age for first-time marriages remains high, with grooms averaging 30.7 years and brides averaging 29.1 years.
- Despite the recent annual dip, the average number of marriages over the last ten years has remained relatively stable.
- Data also revealed a slight 0.2% decrease in marital dissolutions, including divorces and annulments, compared to the previous year.
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Listen and listen good. It's been decades that the cost of living played a huge role. What do you not understand. And it's getting harder as of now. Let me give you a simple example… I need $1 to survive but my food is $2 . How am I going to feed my kid let alone my shadow. Alamak fools.
If no one's having children why get married?
1. people do take religion seriously in SG, so your choices is limited within your own religion
2. the young Singaporeans can financially afford a family, many of them have the 3Cs + travel
it's something deeper:
1. people scared their partners will cheat
2. females tend to be materialistic, the guys lack of chivalry
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