Gallup Survey Reveals Marriage Trends in Pakistan
A recent Gallup Pakistan survey, conducted from June 28 to July 10, 2024, sheds light on marriage trends in Pakistan. According to the survey, a significant majority of Pakistanis are married, with 80% of respondents indicating they are in a marital union, while 20% are unmarried.
The survey results show that married individuals are often women, reside in rural areas, and are over 50 years old. Specifically, 83% of people in rural areas are married, compared to 75% in urban areas. Additionally, women are 12% more likely to be married than men.
When breaking down the results by age groups:
56% of people aged 30 or younger are married, while 44% are unmarried.
Among those aged 30 to 50, 91% are married, with only 9% unmarried.
For individuals over 50 years old, a high 96% ar...