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Marriage reaches decade-high levels
Over the past three years, the Sultanate of Oman has experienced notable changes in the number of marriage certificates. In 2023, the total dropped to 14,704 certificates due to a significant decline. However, there was a sharp increase in 2024, rising by approximately 22%, reaching 18,000 marriage contracts, and then increasing further to 23,117 in 2025. This represents the second-highest annual total in the last decade, after 2016. The increase is attributed to improved social and economic conditions, the facilitation of marriage procedures, and a 45% rise in mixed marriages, along with an increase in the number of Omani men and women marrying foreigners. Data also indicates that the age group of 25-29 years is the most active in marriage matters, with the marriage rates concentrated in areas close to Muscat. This suggests that the recent recovery might be temporary, resulting from previously postponed marriages, rather than indicating a lasting trend.
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