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Age at first marriage
Our World in Data's line chart drew 51.8K views on X: 1.8x its typical post and #46 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Women in Spain, Italy, and Portugal marry on average six years later than just two decades ago, Marriage is closely linked to decisions about having children in many societies. It also matters for legal rights, family finances, and many oth
Why it spread
This chart post spread because it hit a hot topic that week and came from an independent author, drawing 51,810 views, 454 likes, 128 reposts, 13 quotes, and 88 saves.
What worked
- The post text leads with a clear human story about women in Spain, Italy, and Portugal marrying on average six years later than two decades ago.
- The line chart plainly shows the average age of first marriage rising in Southern Europe, with medium design polish and medium self labelling.
- The post is branded, shows a source line, and comes from an account with top quarter source reach and an above average quote rate.
What to borrow
We could use the same form by pairing a simple line chart with a short, relatable opening line about a life change, then adding a source line and our own branding.
Careful
Do not copy the exact topic or assume the same numbers will work for us, and do not over-read the missing comment count or the lack of a points value.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Our World in Data.
Make it yours
Your numbers, in this line chart.
Starts from the real numbers of "Average age of marriage for women" by Our World in Data. Replace every number with yours before you post. Make one like this, step by step
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Approximate values. Our two readings of this chart agreed only in part (confidence 0.39 of 1), so check the original before you quote a number. The API marks it lowConfidence, and ?min_confidence=0.5 leaves it out.
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How far did Our World in Data's "Age at first marriage" chart travel?
51,810 views, 454 likes, 128 reposts and 88 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A line chart. Average age of first marriage rising in Southern Europe.
Can I use Our World in Data's chart?
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