Malaysia recorded 190,304 marriages, 60,457 divorces in 2024, says Stats Dept

Malaysia’s 2024 statistics reveal a slight rise in marriages alongside a notable increase in divorces, with Muslim communities comprising the majority of both figures. This shift highlights evolving marital stability trends across the nation. The data is crucial for open data advocates as it demonstrates how government transparency enables society to monitor social health. Accessible, granular statistics empower researchers to analyze demographic shifts without needing direct institutional intervention. Such published metrics foster accountability and support evidence-based policymaking. By making this data openly available, Malaysia allows independent analysts to explore the socioeconomic drivers behind these family structure changes.

Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2025-11-21

Malaysia recorded 190,304 marriages, 60,457 divorces in 2024, says Stats Dept

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