The pie charts illustrate the marital status of the populations in Canada and Australia, divided into six categories: married, single (never married), divorced, widowed, separated but not divorced, and same-sex marriage.
Overall, the majority of people in both countries are married, followed by single individuals. The proportions of those divorced, widowed, or in other marital statuses are significantly smaller in both cases. While the general patterns are similar, Canada has a slightly higher percentage of married individuals compared to Australia.
In Canada, over half of the population (53%) is married, making it the dominant category. This is followed by single people, who account for 29%. The proportions of divorced and widowed individuals are identical at 7%, while 3% of the population is separated but not divorced. Same-sex marriages constitute the smallest category, representing only 1%.
In Australia, the percentage of married individuals is slightly lower, at 46%, compared to Canada. Single people make up 41% of the population, a noticeably larger proportion than in Canada. Divorced individuals account for 6%, while widowed individuals make up 5%. Similar to Canada, the proportion of those separated but not divorced is the smallest among the main categories, at 2%.
In summary, marriage is the most common marital status in both Canada and Australia, though it is more prevalent in Canada. Conversely, single individuals constitute a larger proportion of Australia’s population compared to Canada, while other marital statuses remain relatively minor in both countries.