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In many parts of the world, young girls are still being married off at an early age. But in contrast, there are also countries where many women are choosing not to get married at all. For example, in South Korea, a group of women has openly decided to stay single. They believe marriage comes with too many responsibilities and takes away their personal freedom. Some of them also say that the growing aggressive behavior of men makes them feel unsafe, which is another reason they avoid marriage.
Let's take a look at some Muslim countries where a surprisingly large number of women remain unmarried and why. Which muslim country has the most unmarried women?
According to a past report, which included the entire Gulf region, there are around 25 million women over the age of 24 who are still unmarried. Some of these women are even over 35 and have never been married.
A research study showed that Egypt has the highest number of such women i.e. about 9 million, which is nearly one-third of the total count. These women are often referred to as 'spinsters', a term used for women who have never married and are beyond the usual age of marriage.
After Egypt, Algeria is next, with nearly 4 million unmarried women. In Iraq, the number is around 3 million, while Yemen has about 200,000. Other countries like Sudan, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia each have close to 150,000 single women.
This data came from a 2010 report published by Alrai, a newspaper based in Kuwait. These countries are also on the list
The report also mentioned Syria and Lebanon, where the number of unmarried women is around 70,000 and 45,000, respectively. It also pointed out a change in marriage trends in Jordan, where the average age for women to get married has risen from 30 to 32 years. Why are so many women not getting married?
There are many reasons why women are choosing not to marry in these countries: Higher Education: More and more women are going to college and university. They want to finish their education before thinking about marriage.
Career First: Many women want to build their careers and become financially independent before settling down. They prefer to have a stable job and life before marrying.
Rising Costs of Marriage: In many Muslim countries, getting married is very expensive. Families are expected to spend a lot on things like dowry, gifts, wedding receptions, and more. These costs can be a big burden, and some women simply don't want to deal with that.
In short, women are making their own choices based on education, finances, and personal goals. Marriage is no longer seen as the only path or the first priority for many.
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