LiPro (Marriage) Releases Survey Results on Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partners
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- LiPro (Marriage) Releases Survey Results on Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partners
- LiPro (Marriage), a婚活 information media, conducted a survey of 400 unmarried men and women currently or previously engaged in婚活, revealing that the ideal age gap is +3 to +5 years when the partner is older, and −1 to −2 years when younger. Over 80% prefer an age difference within ±5 years.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 17, 2026
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LiPro (Marriage), a婚活 information media, conducted a survey of 400 unmarried men and women currently or previously engaged in婚活, revealing that the ideal age gap is +3 to +5 years when the partner is older, and −1 to −2 years when younger. Over 80% prefer an age difference within ±5 years.
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- LiPro (Marriage) Releases Survey Results on Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partners (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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- June 17, 2026
LiPro (Marriage), a婚活 information media, conducted a survey of 400 unmarried men and women currently or previously engaged in婚活, revealing that the ideal age gap is +3 to +5 years when the partner is older, and −1 to −2 years when younger. Over 80% prefer an age difference within ±5 years.
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- 📰 Published: June 17, 2026 at 20:00
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- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 17, 2026 at 12:27 (18 min after Collected)
IID Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroshi Miyakawa) has conducted a survey on the ideal age gap for marriage partners through its婚活-focused media platform "LiPro (Marriage)," targeting 400 unmarried men and women currently or previously engaged in婚活.
■ Survey Summary
When the partner is older, the most preferred age gap is "+3 to +5 years."
When the partner is younger, the most preferred age gap is "−1 to −2 years."
Over 80% of respondents consider an age difference within ±5 years to be ideal.
Men tend to be more accepting of larger age gaps if their partner is younger.
Women tend to be more accepting of larger age gaps if their partner is older.
■ Survey Overview
Survey Period: February 20, 2026 – February 27, 2026
Target Respondents: Unmarried men and women aged 20 and above who are currently婚活-ing or have prior婚活 experience
Number of Responses: 400
Survey Method: Online survey
■ Respondent Profile
【Gender】
Male: 165 respondents
Female: 235 respondents
【Age】
20s: 77 respondents
30s: 182 respondents
40s: 109 respondents
50s: 29 respondents
60 and above: 3 respondents
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Survey Results:
＜Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Older)＞
When the partner is older, the most ideal age gap was "+3 to +5 years" at 49.3%, ranking first. "+1 to +2 years" came second at 28.8%, and "+6 to +9 years" third at 11.0%. Nearly half of respondents indicated that a 3- to 5-year age gap is ideal.
＜By Gender | Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Older)＞
When analyzed by gender, slight differences emerged. While both genders ranked "+3 to +5 years" as first, women showed a higher proportion at 54.0%, exceeding half. Men ranked "no age difference" third and "older partner not acceptable" fifth, indicating a relatively higher number who do not prefer older partners compared to women. Conversely, for women, "10 or more years older is acceptable" ranked fourth, and "older partner not acceptable" received the fewest responses.
＜Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Younger)＞
When the partner is younger, the most ideal age gap was "−1 to −2 years" at 39.0%, ranking first. "−3 to −5 years" came second at 33.0%, and "−6 to −9 years" third at 10.5%.
As a result, the percentage of respondents who consider an age difference within ±5 years (including no age difference) ideal was:
・When partner is older: 83.1%
・When partner is younger: 81.0%
In both cases, over 80% of respondents expressed this preference.
＜By Gender | Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Younger)＞
When analyzed by gender, more differences were observed in the "younger partner" scenario. For men, "−3 to −5 years" ranked first, "−6 to −9 years" second, and "−1 to −2 years" third. For women, "−1 to −2 years" ranked first, "−3 to −5 years" second, and "younger partner not acceptable" third.
It appears that men are more accepting of larger age gaps when their partner is younger, while women are more accepting of larger age gaps when their partner is older.
※When citing this survey, please credit the source using the URL below:
https://marriage.iid.co.jp/ (LiPro Marriage)
■ About "LiPro"
LiPro (Raipuro) is an information media platform that delivers useful lifestyle content across various categories, including internet services, entertainment, education, and meal delivery. In the "Marriage" category, it provides the latest information on婚活 and恋爱 activities, including marriage counseling services and matching apps.
"LiPro" URL: https://www.iid.co.jp/contents/
"LiPro (Marriage)" URL: https://marriage.iid.co.jp/
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■ For Press Inquiries
Media Marketing Division, Contact: Kawaguchi
https://www.iid.co.jp/contents-marriage/contact/
IID Inc.
17F Harmonia Tower, 1-32-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0012
URL: https://www.iid.co.jp/
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■ Survey Summary
When the partner is older, the most preferred age gap is "+3 to +5 years."
When the partner is younger, the most preferred age gap is "−1 to −2 years."
Over 80% of respondents consider an age difference within ±5 years to be ideal.
Men tend to be more accepting of larger age gaps if their partner is younger.
Women tend to be more accepting of larger age gaps if their partner is older.
■ Survey Overview
Survey Period: February 20, 2026 – February 27, 2026
Target Respondents: Unmarried men and women aged 20 and above who are currently婚活-ing or have prior婚活 experience
Number of Responses: 400
Survey Method: Online survey
■ Respondent Profile
【Gender】
Male: 165 respondents
Female: 235 respondents
【Age】
20s: 77 respondents
30s: 182 respondents
40s: 109 respondents
50s: 29 respondents
60 and above: 3 respondents
Related Articles (LiPro Marriage)
Marriage Counseling Services
Matching Apps
婚活 Apps
婚活 Parties
Group Date Settings
Survey Results:
＜Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Older)＞
When the partner is older, the most ideal age gap was "+3 to +5 years" at 49.3%, ranking first. "+1 to +2 years" came second at 28.8%, and "+6 to +9 years" third at 11.0%. Nearly half of respondents indicated that a 3- to 5-year age gap is ideal.
＜By Gender | Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Older)＞
When analyzed by gender, slight differences emerged. While both genders ranked "+3 to +5 years" as first, women showed a higher proportion at 54.0%, exceeding half. Men ranked "no age difference" third and "older partner not acceptable" fifth, indicating a relatively higher number who do not prefer older partners compared to women. Conversely, for women, "10 or more years older is acceptable" ranked fourth, and "older partner not acceptable" received the fewest responses.
＜Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Younger)＞
When the partner is younger, the most ideal age gap was "−1 to −2 years" at 39.0%, ranking first. "−3 to −5 years" came second at 33.0%, and "−6 to −9 years" third at 10.5%.
As a result, the percentage of respondents who consider an age difference within ±5 years (including no age difference) ideal was:
・When partner is older: 83.1%
・When partner is younger: 81.0%
In both cases, over 80% of respondents expressed this preference.
＜By Gender | Ideal Age Gap for Marriage Partner? (When Partner is Younger)＞
When analyzed by gender, more differences were observed in the "younger partner" scenario. For men, "−3 to −5 years" ranked first, "−6 to −9 years" second, and "−1 to −2 years" third. For women, "−1 to −2 years" ranked first, "−3 to −5 years" second, and "younger partner not acceptable" third.
It appears that men are more accepting of larger age gaps when their partner is younger, while women are more accepting of larger age gaps when their partner is older.
※When citing this survey, please credit the source using the URL below:
https://marriage.iid.co.jp/ (LiPro Marriage)
■ About "LiPro"
LiPro (Raipuro) is an information media platform that delivers useful lifestyle content across various categories, including internet services, entertainment, education, and meal delivery. In the "Marriage" category, it provides the latest information on婚活 and恋爱 activities, including marriage counseling services and matching apps.
"LiPro" URL: https://www.iid.co.jp/contents/
"LiPro (Marriage)" URL: https://marriage.iid.co.jp/
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■ For Press Inquiries
Media Marketing Division, Contact: Kawaguchi
https://www.iid.co.jp/contents-marriage/contact/
IID Inc.
17F Harmonia Tower, 1-32-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0012
URL: https://www.iid.co.jp/
Keywords:
FAQ
How does ideal age gap preference differ by gender?
Men are more accepting of younger partners with larger age gaps, while women prefer older men. Over 80% favor ±5 years.
Who was surveyed?
400 unmarried adults aged 20+ with婚活 experience, ranging from 20s to 60s and above.
How is this data used?
Used for婚活 service optimization, marketing strategies, and user guidance content.