Love, marriage, and divorce statistics (Mexico, Spain, and the US)
Official figures, no sensationalism. What the data from Mexico, Spain, and the US Hispanic community says about how we love today.
In 2024, Mexico's INEGI recorded 486,645 marriages and 161,932 divorces (33.3 divorces per 100 marriages). In Spain, the INE counted 82,991 divorces (+8.2% year over year). Among US Hispanics, the Pew Research Center found 27% of newlyweds married someone of a different ethnicity (2015 data). The numbers don't predict your relationship: they give context.
Mexico: marriages and divorces (INEGI, 2024)
According to INEGI's Marriage and Divorce Statistics published in 2025, in 2024 Mexico had 486,645 marriages and 161,932 divorces, giving 33.3 divorces per 100 marriages (up from about 22 a decade ago). The average marriage age rose to 32.1 for women and 35.0 for men, with 6,312 same-sex marriages. Most divorces (67.2%) were 'no-fault'.
Spain: divorces rising (INE, 2024)
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) counted 82,991 divorces in 2024, +8.2% from the previous year; 13.8% were processed before a notary. Shared custody appeared in 49.7% of cases with children, and average marriage duration was around 16.4 years.
US Hispanic community (Pew)
The Pew Research Center (2017 report with 2015 data) found that 27% of Hispanic newlyweds married someone of a different race or ethnicity; among US-born Hispanics it rises to 39%, and to 46% among those with a college degree. It's the most recent portrait at that level of detail.
Three figures for context
How to read (and not read) these figures
Statistics describe populations, not specific couples. That a third of marriages in Mexico end in divorce does not mean your relationship has a one-in-three chance of failing: your story depends on how you communicate, repair, and care — not on a national average.
Use them for what they're worth: removing blame (you're not alone), opening conversations ('what do we want?'), and making decisions with information, not fear.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these statistics come from?
From official sources: INEGI (Mexico), INE (Spain), and the Pew Research Center (US). We recommend checking the original publication for the latest exact figure.
Does a country with more divorces love worse?
No. More divorces can reflect more freedom to leave harmful relationships, not less love. Numbers need context.
Do these figures predict my relationship?
No. They're population averages. Your relationship is defined by your specific dynamic, not a statistical mean.
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