In recent years, late marriage has become a common phenomenon. According to the Chinese Population and Employment Statistics Yearbook 2023, the unmarried rate in the 25 to 29 age group reached 513%, while the unmarried rate in the 30-34 age group is also as high as 184%。
According to survey data, the unmarried rate of 25-year-olds is 708%；The unmarried rate among 26-year-olds is 612%；The unmarried rate among 27-year-olds is 524%；The unmarried rate among 28-year-olds fell below 50 per cent to 43 per cent;The unmarried rate among 29-year-olds is 34 per cent. In other words, about 1 in 3 29-year-olds is unmarried.
The unmarried rate among both 30-year-olds and 31-year-olds is over 20%, with 277% and 237%；The unmarried rate among 32-year-olds dropped below 20% to 181%；The unmarried rate among 36-year-olds dropped to less than 10% to 87%。Others saidNational post-90s 1700 million is only 1,000 couples married.
It has to be said that with the development of social economy and the improvement of education level, people's requirements when choosing a mate have also increased correspondingly. More people focus on personal development and career achievement, and tend to focus on self-improvement and career development at a young age. Unwilling to be bound by marriage too early. This has led to a postponement of the age of marriage.
The change in the concept of marriage is also an important reason for the phenomenon of late marriage. The traditional concept of marriage emphasizes early marriage and early childbearing, while modern young people pay more attention to the quality and emotional foundation of marriage. Prefer to find the right partner at the right age rather than marry for the sake of getting married.
The phenomenon of late marriage also poses some challenges. As the age of marriage is delayed, so is the age of childbearing, which may have an impact on fertility. In addition, late marriage may increase marital instability and the risk of divorce. Being single for a long time may blur an individual's understanding of marital relationships and family responsibilities, which can lead to problems after marriage.
Although the phenomenon of late marriage is the inevitable result of individual choice and social development, it should also arouse the attention and reflection of society. Society should provide more opportunities and support for individuals to help them balance their careers and families. At the same time, individuals should also actively think about their own views on marriage and family, and clarify their marital expectations and responsibilities, so as to better cope with the challenges brought about by late marriage.
Everyone has their own way of life and values, and expectations for marriage and family are also different. Some people may have chosen marriage earlier and have attained happiness and fulfillment.
And some may choose to marry later and have achieved success in their careers and personal growth. Therefore,We should respect everyone's choices and understand their values and lifestyles, instead of blindly emphasizing the universality and correctness of late marriage.
The phenomenon of late marriage is the inevitable result of individual choice and social development in modern society. It not only reflects the rational and mature attitude of modern young people towards marriage, but also brings challenges such as declining fertility and marital instability. In order to cope with these challenges, society and individuals should work together to provide more support and guidance, so as to better balance the relationship between career and family, and ensure the stability of marriage and the happiness of family.