Aug 18, 2024, 09:00 PM IST

Indian states with highest divorce rate

Shweta Singh

Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai, has one of the highest divorce rates in India, with approximately 1.8% of marriages ending in divorce.

Maharashtra

Delhi, as the national capital, has experienced a notable increase in divorce rates, with approximately 1.5% of marriages ending in divorce, surpassing the national average.

Delhi

Karnataka's divorce rate is around 1.6%, with Bangalore being a significant contributor to this figure.

Karnataka

Kerala has a divorce rate of around 2%, one of the highest in the country.

Kerala

West Bengal's divorce rate is approximately 1.5%, with Kolkata playing a major role in this figure.

West Bengal

Tamil Nadu has experienced a significant rise in divorce rates, currently standing at 1.7%.

Tamil Nadu

Telangana, especially Hyderabad, has a divorce rate of around 1.5%.

Telangana

Mizoram has a divorce rate of 1.5%, where tribal culture and societal norms make divorce more common and accepted.

Mizoram