A report from the Statistical Center of Iran regarding the marital status of the workforce shows that economic conditions have led to an increase in the age of singleness to 40 years. According to official statistics published by this center in 2022, over 70% of men and 80% of women over the age of 15 have experienced marriage at least once. Based on this data, 39.1% of Iranian households also experience polygamy. The analysis of statistics indicates that the age of marriage has risen in the 2010s alongside increasing economic pressures, with the likelihood of marriage shifting from 30 years to 40 years. The report also mentions marriages of girls under 19 years, which have decreased from 15% to 10%. The state of marriage and divorce in Iran is directly related to economic conditions. In this regard, the news agency 'Mehr' reported on April 2, 2022, that an examination of macroeconomic statistics in the 2010s indicates that one of the weakest economic performances has been recorded during this decade. The Research Center of the Parliament also announced on July 11 that during the 2010s, the poverty rate in the country increased from 19% to over 30%, meaning that with a population of 86 million, over 30 million Iranians are living below the poverty line. The online newspaper 'Faraz' also reported that during this period, the per capita national income of Iranians has decreased by more than 36%, and the gap between 'non-poor' and the poverty line has significantly narrowed. Statistics in the Islamic Republic are announced by governmental institutions, and independent organizations do not have access to the details of the statistics and how they are collected and recorded. For this reason, many independent experts view the announced statistics with skepticism. Job security threats with the master-apprentice plan; a labor activist: they want to exploit workers. Consequences of the state economy; the secretary of the Association of Private Banks: the Ministry of Urban Development is the cause of 'non-payment' of housing loans. The growing trend of 'school dropouts' in Iran; Fani: we have 930,000 school dropouts in the country. Student teachers were dismissed just before starting their jobs.
Official Statistics from the Islamic Republic Indicate an Increase in the Age of Singleness to 40 Years
The age of singleness in Iran has risen to 40 due to economic pressures, with over 70% of men and 80% of women having married at least once. The poverty rate has increased significantly, impacting marriage and divorce rates, which are closely tied to economic conditions.
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📰 What Happened
A report indicates that the average age of single individuals in Iran has risen to 40 due to economic hardships. The report highlights a significant increase in poverty and a decline in marriage rates among young people.
- Over 70% of men and 80% of women over 15 have married at least once.
- The poverty rate in Iran has increased from 19% to over 30% during the 2010s.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced economic difficulties, particularly in the last decade, leading to increased poverty and changes in social norms regarding marriage.
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