Iran's Leaders Urge Action as Youth Shun Marriage

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-06T11:27:20.339193+05:30

- Many young Iranians, like 27-year-old Neda, are choosing to remain single, valuing their freedom over marriage. - The average age of marriage is rising, with women marrying at 27 and men at 30 in Tehran. - Government incentives like low-interest loans and financial support for infertile couples have not reversed the trend. - Social media and economic hardships are significant factors deterring marriage among the youth. - Some couples are opting for cohabitation, known as white marriage, despite it being forbidden by religion and law. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/bce57b6e-af04-4e70-82b3-153351299028)

Many young Iranians, like 27-year-old Neda, are choosing to remain single, valuing their freedom over marriage.
The average age of marriage is rising, with women marrying at 27 and men at 30 in Tehran.
Government incentives like low-interest loans and financial support for infertile couples have not reversed the trend.
Social media and economic hardships are significant factors deterring marriage among the youth.
Some couples are opting for cohabitation, known as white marriage, despite it being forbidden by religion and law.

Source: Financial Times