2020 Data

Divorce Statistics in Prince Edward Island

Last updated: February 28, 2026 · Reviewed every 3 months · 2020 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Prince Edward Island (2020)

Divorce Rate

1.2 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

6.5 per 1,000

Annual Filings

204

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$1,750

Median Cost (Contested)

$16,500

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$330/hr

Median Duration

6 months

Family Law Attorneys

Attorneys per 100K Population

1.1

Population

178,550

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate (2020)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2020 data

Divorce Cost Comparison

Median attorney hourly rate:$330/hr

Canadian Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

2010

2.10

2020

1.10

Change

-1.00

Prince Edward Island vs. National Average

Comparison of Prince Edward Island divorce statistics against national averages
Metric	Prince Edward Island	National Avg	Comparison
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)	1.2	1.1	9% higher
Median Uncontested Cost	$1,750	$1,750	Same
Median Contested Cost	$16,500	—	—
Median Duration (Months)	6	—	—
Attorneys per 100K	1.1	—	—

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2020 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.

Methodology

Rates calculated per 1,000 population using Census population estimates. Cost figures represent median values from attorney surveys and court fee schedules. All data verified against primary .gov sources where available.