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Pregnancies in England and Wales by marital status 2004 to 2016

Distribution of conceptions in England and Wales from 2004 to 2016, by marital status of parents

The data displays a distribution of conceptions in England and Wales from 2004 to 2016, by the marital status of the parents. The trend shows more babies being conceived outside of marriage, though the rates have remained relatively stable. In 2016, 57.8% of conceptions happened outside of marriage or civil partnership.

2004	45.1	54.9
2005	44.8	55.2
2006	44.1	55.9
2007	43.7	56.3
2008	43.3	56.7
2009	42.9	57.1
2010	42.9	57.1
2011	42.7	57.3
2012	42.8	57.2
2013	42.8	57.2
2014	42.7	57.3
2015	42.7	57.3
2016	42.2	57.8

Pregnancies in England and Wales by marital status 2004 to 2016

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