In what proportion of families around the world does arranged marriage occur?

1/3 of families around the world still practice arranged marriage. Arranged marriages or fixed marriages still occur up to these days. They are rather popular and relevant among countries such as India. The concept of arranged marriages is based on the premise that the parents of a family are more capable of choosing a partner for their children. In the past, it worked at a time when marriages were based on the economic status or influence of a person. 

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