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Total number of divorces in the UK:
| Year | Number of divorces | Year | Number of divorces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,000 | 1993 | 180,000 |
| 1969 | 55,556 | 2004 | 167,138 |
| 1972 | 124,991 | 2005 | 155,052 |
Total number of marriages in the UK:
| Year | Number of marriages | Year | Number of marriages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 350,000 | 2005 | 284,000 |
| 1991 | 340,000 | 2006 | 275,140 |
Total number of civil marriage ceremonies in the UK:
| Year | Number of marriages | Percentage of marriages |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | - | 47% of all marriages |
| 2004 | 184,910 | 68% of all marriages |
| 2005 | 160,270 | 65% of all marriages |
- Question
- What reasons can you suggest for the drop in numbers in each of the tables above?
- Question
- What connections between the figures in each of the tables can you identify?
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