The given pie charts compare the percentages of marital status in Canada and Australia. Overall, it is clear that the lowest rates in both countries are recorded in the divorced couples category. However, in Canada, the highest percentage belongs to separated couples, whereas in Australia, this rate is contributed by married couples. Meanwhile, only same-sex marriage is allowed in Canada.
In both countries, separated but not divorced couple percentages are higher; however, Canada has the highest rate compared to Australia, at 52% and 41%, respectively. In contrast, the married couple’s percentage is higher in Australia (46%) than in Canada (29%). The proportion of never-married people in Canada is 7%, while in Australia it is accounted for 5%.
Furthermore, the proportion of widowed people in Canada is slightly higher than in Australia, 7% and 6%, respectively. Only a small proportion of couples are divorced in both countries: 1% in Canada and 2% of people in Australia. Lastly, same sex marriage is allowed in Canada, and it accounts recorded just 3%.