Spousal Age Gap Calculator
Compute the median and mean difference between spouses' ages for paired husband-wife records.
Description
Compute the median and mean difference between spouses' ages for paired husband-wife records.
Compute the median and mean difference between spouses' ages for paired husband-wife records.1
When to use Spousal Age Gap Calculator
Use this measure when marital states, marriage order, ages, and observation periods follow one consistent legal or survey definition.
- Husbands
- Husband's age for each couple.
- Wives
- Wife's age for each couple, aligned with the husbands.
How the method works
- Median gap
- Median of husband-minus-wife age differences.
- Mean gap
- Mean of husband-minus-wife age differences.
Limitations and assumptions
Marriage, union, separation, divorce, and remarriage definitions vary across jurisdictions and surveys. Cross-population comparisons require compatible age ranges and treatment of consensual unions.
Alternative or Complementary measures
Complement the period indicator with cohort histories, union duration, or age-specific proportions. Legal marriage records and survey-based union measures may answer different questions and should remain separate.
References
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Marriage — Wikipedia contributors
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