Divorce linked to level of education

Less educated people are more likely to be separated or divorced — but they are also less likely to marry in the first place, writes Education Correspondent Niall Murray.

Census 2016 has revealed that separation and divorce were higher in those educated only as far as primary level, and the rate generally falls as education levels rise.

Overall figures released in July showed the number of people separated and divorced rose by 9% to 222,073 since Census 2011.