The Demographic Aspects of the Gray Divorce Phenomenon in Türkiye

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The Demographic Aspects of the Gray Divorce Phenomenon in Türkiye

The Demographic Aspects of the Gray Divorce Phenomenon in Türkiye

Authors : Şükrü Türköz

Pages : 739-754

Doi:10.33709/ictimaiyat.1750237

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Publication Date : 2025-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to analyze the gray divorce phenomenon, which has increased in Türkiye in recent years, through the lens of demographic indicators. Gray divorce refers to the dissolution of marriages among individuals aged 50 and over, and it shows an increasing trend in both European countries and Türkiye. The research draws from the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) divorce data for the period 2001-2024, providing indicators at the age, gender, and regional levels. Findings indicate that gray divorces in Türkiye have increased significantly in both number and proportion during this period. As of 2024, approximately one-fifth of divorces in Türkiye are individuals aged 50 and older, with the highest proportion of gray divorces belonging to the 50-54 age group. Among gray divorces, the number of men on a gender basis is significantly higher than women. In addition, there are remarkable differences between geographical regions. Gray divorce rates are generally low in the provinces of the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Regions, while they are comparatively higher in certain provinces within the Eastern Black Sea, Western Anatolia, Aegean, and Marmara Regions. Data show that the phenomenon of gray divorce in Türkiye is a part of social transformation.
Keywords : Boşanma, Gri Boşanma, İleri Yaşta Boşanmalar, Demografik Göstergeler, Türkiye

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