Table 3:
Union status in rural South Africa, 2010, by sex and age.
| 15–24 (%) | 25–39 (%) | 40–59 (%) | 60+ (%) | Total (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | (n=443) | (n=973) | (n=752) | (n=601) | (n=2769) |
| Never in union | 88 | 38 | 10 | 5 | 40 |
| Informal union | 7 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Formal union | 4 | 32 | 46 | 20 | 25 |
| Separated/ divorced | 1 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| Widowed | 0 | 5 | 21 | 59 | 18 |
| Men | (n=307) | (n=544) | (n=419) | (n=445) | (n=1715) |
| Never in union | 96 | 54 | 18 | 6 | 62 |
| Informal union | 3 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Formal union | 0 | 12 | 50 | 63 | 20 |
| Separated/ divorced | 1 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Widowed | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
Based on data from the 2009 Agincourt HDSS. Percentages include sampling weights and may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Totals do not equal final sample due to missing values.