MARRIAGES IN ENGLAND & WALES IN 2012

What’s your ‘I do’ IQ?Data and Graphics from the Office for National Statistics

There was 1 marriage every __ minutes

in 2012

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Did the number of marriages increase or decrease between

2011 and 2012?

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In 2012, what % of marriages were conducted as civil ceremonies?

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In 2012, what % of marriages took place in approved places such as

hotels, stately homes and historic buildings?

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90% of marriages in 2012 were first marriages for both partners.

True or False

False

In 2012, the greatest number of marriages were for men and women aged

__ to __

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Average (mean) age at marriage in 2012:

For men: ____For women: ____

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Compared to 2011 the largest percentage increase in the

number of marriages was for men and women aged 65 to 69.

True or False

True