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Top 7 states in India with highest divorce rate

Maharashtra leads with the highest divorce rate at 18.7%, followed by Karnataka at 11.7% and Uttar Pradesh at 8.8%. West Bengal (8.2%), Delhi (7.7%), Tamil Nadu (7.1%), and Telangana (6.7%) also show a rising trend driven by urbanisation, changing social status and growing individual independence.

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Edited By: Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee @Saptadeepa25
Updated: July 04, 2025 13:05 IST
Maharashtra tops the chart with the highest divorce rate in India at 18.7%. Rising urban stress, financial independence, and changing relationship dynamics contribute significantly.
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Maharashtra tops the chart with the highest divorce rate in India at 18.7%. Rising urban stress, financial independence, and changing relationship dynamics contribute significantly.
Karnataka records the second-highest divorce rate in India at 11.7%. Increasing urbanisation and growing awareness of individual rights among couples play a major role.
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Karnataka records the second-highest divorce rate in India at 11.7%. Increasing urbanisation and growing awareness of individual rights among couples play a major role.
Despite being a traditional state, divorce cases are rising in Uttar Pradesh, with the rate standing at 8.8%. Legal awareness and reduced social stigma are influencing factors.
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Despite being a traditional state, divorce cases are rising in Uttar Pradesh, with the rate standing at 8.8%. Legal awareness and reduced social stigma are influencing factors.
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West Bengal sees a steady rise in divorces, especially in urban centres like Kolkata, with the divorce rate at 8.2%. Shifting cultural values and marital incompatibility are key reasons.
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West Bengal sees a steady rise in divorces, especially in urban centres like Kolkata, with the divorce rate at 8.2%. Shifting cultural values and marital incompatibility are key reasons.
The capital city reflects modern relationship struggles, with a divorce rate of 7.7%. High work pressure, fast-paced life, and compatibility issues drive the increasing divorce numbers.
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The capital city reflects modern relationship struggles, with a divorce rate of 7.7%. High work pressure, fast-paced life, and compatibility issues drive the increasing divorce numbers.
In Tamil Nadu, divorce rates are climbing, particularly in metros like Chennai, with the rate standing at 7.1%. Education, financial freedom, and emotional expectations are major factors.
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In Tamil Nadu, divorce rates are climbing, particularly in metros like Chennai, with the rate standing at 7.1%. Education, financial freedom, and emotional expectations are major factors.
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Telangana, especially Hyderabad, shows a noticeable rise in divorces, with the divorce rate at 6.7%. Career-oriented lifestyles and evolving social attitudes are influencing marital stability.
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Telangana, especially Hyderabad, shows a noticeable rise in divorces, with the divorce rate at 6.7%. Career-oriented lifestyles and evolving social attitudes are influencing marital stability.
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