What Percentage of Marriages Are Happy?

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64%

of married people describe their marriage as "very happy"

About two-thirds of married Americans say they are in very happy marriages, while an additional 33% say they are "pretty happy." Only 3% report being unhappy.

Source: General Social Survey (NORC) (2022)

Last verified: 2026-01-15

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