Cohabitants, 2002-2004

In 2002-2004, the proportion of cohabitation among all couples was 26 per cent compared to 74 per cent marriages. In 1993-1995, the corresponding figures were 19 and 81 per cent respectively. All these figures refer to women and men 20-79 years old.

Calculated of all women, i.e. either they are living with a partner or not, the proportion of women living in cohabitation is highest among women 25-29 years old -40 per cent.

According to the 2003-2004 figures, the proportions of cohabitants are still increasing in most ages. The total number of cohabitants is estimated to about 590 000, or 295 000 couples.

Tables:

• Table 1 Cohabitants, married and single, by age. Women. 1977-2004. Per cent
• Table 2 Cohabitants, married and single, by age. Men. 1988-2004. Per cent
• Table 3 Cohabitants, married and single, by age. Men and women. 1993-2004. Per cent