- Average age at marriage in 2023: 31.7 for women and 34.7 for men (in 2014: 27.6 and 30.4).
- 501,529 marriages were registered: 5.6 per thousand adults, down from 7.2 in 2014.
- For every 100 marriages there were about 33 divorces; in 2010 there were 15.
- February is the most popular month for weddings (14.9%), and Quintana Roo is the state with the highest marriage rate.
A generation ago, getting married at 30 was “late.” Today it’s exactly average. INEGI’s Marriage Statistics confirm a trend you can feel in any group of friends: people are taking their time to choose.
1. The average age is now over 30
In a decade, women are marrying 4.1 years later and men 4.3 years later. In same-sex marriages the average age is even higher: 34.7 for women and 36.7 for men.
For context: according to the OECD, the average age at first marriage across its member countries is around 32 for women and 34 for men. Mexico is now essentially at the developed-world average.
2. We’re marrying less
Mexico registered 501,529 marriages in 2023, 1.1% fewer than in 2022. The rate was 5.6 marriages per thousand people aged 18 and over; in 2014 it was 7.2. That’s a drop of more than 20% in ten years.
3. Divorce is no longer taboo
The divorce-to-marriage ratio has doubled: from 15.1 divorces per 100 marriages in 2010 to 32.9 in 2022. In 2023 there were 163,587 divorces; 67.5% were no-fault (no reason required) and 31.1% were by mutual consent.
4. Where people marry most (and least)
Mexico City, the state with the largest share of single people, is also one of the places where people marry least. Life in the capital is more expensive, people study longer and the options feel endless, and all of that delays decisions.
5. February, the month of love (at the registry office too)
14.9% of marriages in 2023 took place in February, followed by December (10.1%) and March (9.3%). Valentine’s Day still has pull.
6 to 12. What couples who marry look like
- The age group with the most weddings is 25 to 29, for both men and women.
- In 65.2% of heterosexual marriages he’s older than she is; in 23.1% she’s older, and in 11.4% they’re the same age (2022).
- 53% of couples have the same level of education when they marry; in 20.2% she’s more educated than he is (2022).
- In 52% of marriages, both partners work (2022).
- There were 6,606 same-sex marriages in 2023: 3,964 between women and 2,642 between men.
- Marriages that end in divorce last 17.7 years on average (2022).
- 91.1% of people in a relationship say they get along well with their partner (ENBIARE 2021). Despite all the changes, most couples work.
The TovLov take
Marrying later isn’t bad news. It means people arrive with more self-knowledge, more stability and more clarity about what they want. The challenge is a different one: once you finally know what you’re looking for, your social circles no longer refresh the way they did in your 20s. That’s when choosing well becomes a strategy rather than a coincidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average age of marriage in Mexico?
In 2023 it was 31.7 for women and 34.7 for men, according to INEGI’s Marriage Statistics. In 2014 it was 27.6 and 30.4.
How many marriages are there each year in Mexico?
Mexico registered 501,529 marriages in 2023, 1.1% fewer than in 2022. The national rate was 5.6 marriages per thousand people aged 18 and over.
How many divorces are there for every 100 marriages in Mexico?
About 33. The ratio went from 15.1 divorces per 100 marriages in 2010 to 32.9 in 2022.
Which month do most Mexicans get married?
February: 14.9% of marriages in 2023 took place that month, followed by December (10.1%) and March (9.3%).
- INEGI — Marriage Statistics 2023 (release 572/24)
- INEGI — Divorce Statistics 2023 (release 571/24)
- INEGI — Statistics for February 14 (release 123/24, ENOE 2023, marriage data 2022, ENBIARE 2021)
- OECD — Society at a Glance 2024: Marriage and divorce
TovLov TeamPersonalized matchmaking in Mexico. We research and write about relationships using official data.
