What percentage of the world is polygamous?

2\%
Only about 2\% of the global population lives in polygamous households, and in the vast majority of countries, that share is under 0.5\%.

Does polygamy lead to divorce?

Relative to monogamous families, polygynous families with more than two wives are five times more likely to divorce.” As bad as polygamy is for women, it is perhaps even worse for the well-being of children.

How many marriages are polygamous?

Countries Where Polygamy Is Legal 2021

Country	2021 Population
Uganda	47,123,531
Sudan	44,909,353
Algeria	44,616,624
Iraq	41,179,350

How many people live in polygamy in the United States?

Although trying to get an exact reading is tricky because those who practice polygamy aren’t going to put it on their census forms, it is believed that there are about 50,000 people living in polygamy in the United States.

Are there any religions that allow polygamy?

Many American Indian tribes allow polygamy; several experimental Christian groups practice it. And, of course, there are those famous offshoots of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Polygamy is the most prevalent in Muslim countries, and in communities that are more traditional and agrarian.

How common is polygamy among Mediterranean Jews?

It is also frequent among some Mediterranean Jews living in Yemen. But having multiple wives and families requires money, so in each society that permits polygamy, only 10\% to 25\% of men actually practice it, and most have only two wives, Ginat said.

Who are some famous polygamy famous people?

Instead of rehashing what has already been splashed all over the Internet, let’s look at some notable polygamists. Let’s start with the founder of the Mormons, Joseph Smith, Jr. While it was well-known that his “main” wife was Emma, he may have had up to 33 wives in addition to her.