Samiu Kuita Vaipulu revealed to Parliament new statistics showing the number of splits by couples aged between 20 and 30 rose from 205 to 245 in one year.
MPs expressed their concern at the figures, with one saying he had thought that Christianity and better education should help decrease the rate.
RBZ Pacific reports the number of underage or child marriages, with 68 such weddings in 2020/21, also caused concern.
