Jul 31, 2024, 02:24 PM IST

5 countries with highest divorce rates

Deepika Shakya

Here are the top 5 countries with the highest divorce rates

With a divorce rate of 5.52 per 1,000 residents, the Maldives has the highest rate globally

Maldives

The divorce rate stands at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, driven by changing societal norms

Kazakhstan

With a divorce rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, Russia's high rate is attributed to economic stress

Russia

The country has a divorce rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, influenced by social changes

Belarus

Also with a divorce rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, Belgium's high divorce rate is linked to shifts in family structures

Belgium

Divorce rates are high in several countries due to a combination of economic, social, and cultural factors.

These countries reflect a global trend of evolving family dynamics and changing attitudes toward marriage.