1 / 7Maharashtra leads in divorce rate: Maharashtra has the highest recorded divorce rate among Indian states, with around 18.7% of couples divorcing,2 / 7Maharashtra leads in divorce rate: Maharashtra has the highest recorded divorce rate among Indian states, with around 18.7% of couples divorcing, driven largely by urban stress, financial independence, and changing relationship dynamics in cities like Mumbai and Pune3 / 7Karnataka and urban influences: Following Maharashtra, Karnataka has the second-highest divorce rate at approximately 11.7%, a trend attributed to rapid urbanisation, growing individual awareness of legal rights, and evolving expectations in relationships, particularly in tech hubs like Bengaluru. 4 / 7Other states with elevated rates: Uttar Pradesh (8.8%) and West Bengal (8.2%) also report significant divorce rates. Even traditionally conservative regions are seeing rising divorce cases as legal awareness increases and social stigma around separation lessens. 5 / 7Capital trends in Delhi: Delhi’s divorce rate stands at about 7.7%, reflecting pressures of fast-paced urban life and shifting societal norms. While lower than the leaders, it still reflects a notable rise in separations as social attitudes evolve and women gain greater economic and legal agency.

Source: News 24 February 05, 2026 19:53 UTC