Amman: Divorce cases in Jordan have remained stable from 2015 to 2024, according to the Higher Population Council (HPC). The council stated that the divorce rates did not show any alarming indicators during this period.
According to Jordan News Agency, the HPC highlighted that the divorce rates were within normal limits when compared to Jordan's population growth and the annual volume of marriages, as per data from the Supreme Judge Department. In a statement, the HPC's general secretariat revealed that 27% of divorces occurred during the pre-consummation period, involving no children, which potentially increases the chances for a divorced woman to remarry.
The data also indicated that 19% of all marriages over the past decade involved divorced women, suggesting continued opportunities for remarriage after a first divorce. Revocable divorces accounted for approximately 23% of all registered cases, allowing for reconciliation without a new contract or dowry during the waiting period (Iddah).
The average divorce rate in Jordan over the past ten years was 2.4% per thousand population, which decreases to 1.8% when excluding pre-consummated divorces. This reflects stability in the demographic and social patterns associated with marriage and divorce in Jordan.
The HPC noted that economic and living conditions influence marriage and divorce rates. International experiences have shown that these rates can stabilize or decline with rising prices and economic challenges, as young people may hesitate to marry or divorce under such circumstances.
The council suggested that any potential increase in recorded divorces could be attributed to population growth and the increasing number of married couples. However, the overall rate has not shown a significant increase over the past decade, indicating a balance in marital relations within Jordanian society.
The HPC emphasized its ongoing responsibility to monitor these demographic trends and provide data-driven insights. This effort is in collaboration with the Supreme Judge Department, which plays a crucial role in tracking changes related to marital status in Jordan.