DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

2024 statistics paint a complex picture of relationships in the Dominican Republic, showcasing both the enduring appeal of marriage and the increasing reality of its dissolution.

The institution of marriage remains a cornerstone of Dominican society, with official figures revealing a robust 44,349 unions celebrated across the nation in 2024, El Dia reports. However, the latest data from the National Statistics Office (ONE) also highlights a significant number of marital dissolutions, with 26,210 divorces finalized within the same period.

Marriage, defined as the social, legal, and often religious union of two individuals for a shared life, grants couples a range of rights and duties, including inheritance, social security, and parental authority.

Of the total marriages recorded, the vast majority—39,661—were civil ceremonies. Additionally, 2,556 canonical marriages (unions...