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Number of divorces in Scotland 1855-2020

Published by D. Clark, Feb 5, 2024

There were 5,980 divorces that took place in Scotland in 2020, an increase on the previous year of 1,848. During the provided time period, divorces in Scotland have been falling gradually after peaking at 13,012 in 2006.

Number of divorces in Scotland from 1855 to 2020

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Release date

February 2023

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Region

United Kingdom (Scotland)

Survey time period

1855 to 2020

Supplementary notes

Data from 2018 onwards includes same-sex divorces

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