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 Proportion of catholic marriages (Between persons of the opposite sex - %)
Characteristic Description
Name Proportion of catholic marriages (Between persons of the opposite sex - %) by Place of registration (NUTS - 2013); Annual
Regularity Annual
Source Statistics Portugal, Marriage statistics
First available period 2011
Last available period 2022
Dimensions
  • Data reference period
  • Place of registration (NUTS - 2013)
Concepts
  • MARRIAGE:  Contract signed by two persons that intend to start a family in full partnership and cohabitation according to legislation.
  • PLACE OF REGISTRATION:  The location of the registry office where a birth, marriage or death was recorded. In the case of a divorce, it is the registry office or court of law where it was decreed.
  • REFERENCE PERIOD:  The length of time for which data are collected, e.g. a specific day, month or year.
Formule

[Catholic marriages(between persons of the opposite sex)/ Total of marriages between persons of the opposite sex]*100

Measure unit (symbol) Percentage (%)
Power of 10  0
Observations
Last update date 28/04/2023


information presented in 29/3/2024