Marriage age jumps nine years since 1977

Bride and grooms are now almost nine years older getting married than they were 35 years ago, according to figures released yesterday by the Central Statistics Office.

Marriage age jumps nine years since 1977

Last year, the average age of grooms was 34.9 years, compared to 26.2 years in 1977. It increased by 0.2 years compared to the average age in 2012.

Likewise, the average age of a bride last year was 32.8 years, compared to 24 years in 1977.

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