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Top 100 Countries by Divorce Rate

"An eye-opening look at divorce rates around the world"

Divorce rates can vary significantly across countries due to cultural, legal, and economic factors. Some countries see high rates of marital dissolution, while others maintain strong traditions that discourage divorce. This list ranks the top 100 countries with the highest divorce rates, providing insight into global marital stability trends.

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Overview

  • Title: "Top 100 Countries by Divorce Rate"
  • Subtitle: "A comparative look at divorce rates worldwide"
  • Tagline: "Marriage dissolution trends across nations"
  • Description: "Explore how divorce rates differ by country and what factors influence these trends."
  • Keywords: Divorce, Marriage, Family Law, Divorce Rate, Global Statistics

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# Top 100 Countries by Divorce Rate
- Subtitle: Global Divorce Rate Comparison
- Tagline: Marriage dissolution trends around the world
- Description: Explore the factors behind the divorce rates in different countries
- 5 Topics:

## Topics
- Topic 1: Divorce Trends, Marriage, Family Law, Society, Global Statistics
- Topic 2: Cultural Factors, Divorce Laws, Economic Impact, Marriage Stability, Family
- Topic 3: Country Comparison, Social Change, Legal Systems, Divorce Patterns, Trends
- Topic 4: Economic Conditions, Marriage Breakdown, Social Structure, Divorce Causes, International Statistics
- Topic 5: Divorce Rate, Culture, Religion, Law, Family Structure

Topic 1: "Countries with the Highest Divorce Rates"

"Understanding the top divorce rates in the world"

These countries have the highest divorce rates globally, indicating a trend towards marital dissolution due to various cultural, social, and economic reasons.

  1. Maldives: Divorce rate of 5.52 per 1,000 people
  2. Belarus: High divorce rate due to economic and social factors
  3. Russia: Societal changes and stress contribute to a high rate
  4. Kazakhstan: Divorce rising with modernization and urbanization
  5. Belgium: Liberal laws make divorce more accessible
  6. United States: Cultural acceptance of divorce remains high
  7. Cuba: Economic strains influence marriage dissolution
  8. Lithuania: Divorce rises amid changing family structures
  9. Latvia: Economic factors play a role in high divorce rates
  10. Ukraine: Cultural shifts contribute to rising divorce rates
  11. Czech Republic: High rate due to societal and cultural changes
  12. Denmark: Liberal divorce laws and social acceptance
  13. Luxembourg: High standard of living but increasing divorce rates
  14. Sweden: Open views on marriage and divorce contribute to rates
  15. Finland: Social changes contribute to high divorce rates
  16. Portugal: Economic stressors influence high divorce numbers
  17. France: Divorce becoming more common in modern times
  18. Switzerland: Modern pressures increase the rate of divorce
  19. Germany: Modern life and pressures contribute to rising rates
  20. Austria: Changing social norms reflect high divorce numbers

Topic 2

"Moderate divorce rates around the globe"

These countries exhibit moderate divorce rates, reflecting various cultural and legal factors that influence marital stability.

  1. Canada: Divorce rate balanced between tradition and modernity
  2. Australia: Societal shifts result in a moderate divorce rate
  3. Norway: Progressive society with growing divorce rates
  4. New Zealand: Economic factors and social change impact rates
  5. Italy: Despite cultural emphasis on family, divorce is rising
  6. South Korea: Divorce rates increase with modernization
  7. China: Rising divorce rates amid rapid urbanization
  8. Japan: Divorce rates grow with changing family dynamics
  9. Spain: Societal changes contribute to rising divorce numbers
  10. United Kingdom: Cultural acceptance of divorce on the rise
  11. Hungary: Economic factors contribute to growing divorce rates
  12. Poland: Traditional values slow the divorce rate, but it's rising
  13. Netherlands: Changing social views influence divorce rates
  14. Ireland: Traditionally low divorce rates but slowly rising
  15. Slovenia: Divorce rate growing amid societal changes
  16. Slovakia: Social and economic factors contribute to rising rates
  17. Croatia: Societal changes reflect rising divorce rates
  18. Estonia: Divorce rates rise with changing cultural dynamics
  19. Romania: Divorce rates grow amid social and economic shifts
  20. Greece: Divorce numbers increase with societal shifts

Topic 3

"Lower divorce rates globally"

These countries have lower divorce rates, often influenced by strong cultural, legal, or religious factors that discourage marital dissolution.

  1. Mexico: Low divorce rates due to traditional values
  2. Philippines: Strong Catholic values discourage divorce
  3. Indonesia: Legal and cultural reasons keep divorce low
  4. India: Divorce is socially discouraged, keeping rates low
  5. Brazil: Despite modernization, divorce rates remain moderate
  6. Turkey: Conservative views keep divorce rates lower
  7. Vietnam: Traditional values help maintain low divorce numbers
  8. Israel: Religious views play a strong role in low divorce rates
  9. Egypt: Conservative family structure keeps rates lower
  10. Saudi Arabia: Religious and legal factors maintain low divorce rates
  11. Iran: Strong cultural values against divorce
  12. United Arab Emirates: Legal structures contribute to lower divorce numbers
  13. Malaysia: Cultural and religious values play a key role
  14. Qatar: Conservative family structure discourages divorce
  15. Jordan: Strong cultural resistance to divorce
  16. Lebanon: Legal and cultural factors maintain low rates
  17. Pakistan: Strong family traditions contribute to lower rates
  18. Afghanistan: Social and religious factors play a strong role
  19. Algeria: Cultural resistance to divorce helps keep rates low
  20. Morocco: Family values keep divorce rates relatively low

Topic 4

"Countries with notable fluctuations in divorce rates"

These countries exhibit fluctuations in divorce rates due to changing legal systems, societal trends, or economic factors.

  1. Chile: Divorce rates rise as societal views shift
  2. Argentina: Legal changes lead to increased divorce rates
  3. Colombia: Modernization influences growing divorce trends
  4. Thailand: Rising divorce rates amid societal changes
  5. Venezuela: Economic and social stress contribute to rising divorce rates
  6. South Africa: Divorce rates fluctuate with economic conditions
  7. Peru: Divorce becoming more common as societal views shift
  8. Bangladesh: Divorce remains uncommon but slowly rising
  9. Myanmar: Conservative society, but modern changes influence rates
  10. Sri Lanka: Low but increasing divorce rates as society modernizes
  11. Tunisia: Traditional values but growing rates in urban areas
  12. Ghana: Divorce rates fluctuate amid modern pressures
  13. Nigeria: Divorce on the rise with changing societal views
  14. Kenya: Economic and social challenges influence rising rates
  15. Uganda: Social changes reflect growing divorce trends
  16. Tanzania: Divorce rates grow amid modernization
  17. Ethiopia: Economic factors influence rising divorce numbers
  18. Zambia: Divorce rates rise with societal changes
  19. Zimbabwe: Economic pressures contribute to increasing rates
  20. Democratic Republic of Congo: Divorce rates fluctuate amid social and economic shifts

Topic 5

"Countries with historically low divorce rates"

These countries have historically maintained low divorce rates due to a combination of legal, religious, and cultural factors that discourage marital dissolution.

  1. Sri Lanka: Traditional values keep divorce rates historically low
  2. Bhutan: Strong cultural norms discourage divorce
  3. Nepal: Cultural resistance to divorce maintains low rates
  4. Maldives: Religious and societal pressures discourage divorce despite some increases
  5. Bolivia: Traditional values keep divorce rates low
  6. Paraguay: Conservative family structure discourages divorce
  7. Guatemala: Religious influence contributes to low divorce rates
  8. El Salvador: Divorce discouraged by strong cultural values
  9. Honduras: Family values and legal structures maintain low rates
  10. Nicaragua: Conservative views keep divorce rates lower
  11. Samoa: Cultural traditions contribute to low divorce numbers
  12. Solomon Islands: Strong family structures discourage divorce
  13. Papua New Guinea: Cultural resistance to divorce
  14. Tonga: Traditional family values help maintain low divorce rates
  15. Kiribati: Strong cultural and religious values against divorce
  16. Tuvalu: Family and cultural values help maintain low rates
  17. Vanuatu: Divorce remains rare due to traditional values
  18. Fiji: Family traditions help keep divorce numbers low
  19. Laos: Religious and social factors maintain low divorce rates
  20. Cambodia: Cultural resistance keeps divorce rates lower

Top 100 List

  1. Maldives (Topic 1)
  2. Belarus (Topic 1)
  3. Russia (Topic 1)
  4. Kazakhstan (Topic 1)
  5. Belgium (Topic 1)
  6. United States (Topic 1)
  7. Cuba (Topic 1)
  8. Lithuania (Topic 1)
  9. Latvia (Topic 1)
  10. Ukraine (Topic 1)
  11. Czech Republic (Topic 1)
  12. Denmark (Topic 1)
  13. Luxembourg (Topic 1)
  14. Sweden (Topic 1)
  15. Finland (Topic 1)
  16. Portugal (Topic 1)
  17. France (Topic 1)
  18. Switzerland (Topic 1)
  19. Germany (Topic 1)
  20. Austria (Topic 1)
  21. Canada (Topic 2)
  22. Australia (Topic 2)
  23. Norway (Topic 2)
  24. New Zealand (Topic 2)
  25. Italy (Topic 2)
  26. South Korea (Topic 2)
  27. China (Topic 2)
  28. Japan (Topic 2)
  29. Spain (Topic 2)
  30. United Kingdom (Topic 2)
  31. Hungary (Topic 2)
  32. Poland (Topic 2)
  33. Netherlands (Topic 2)
  34. Ireland (Topic 2)
  35. Slovenia (Topic 2)
  36. Slovakia (Topic 2)
  37. Croatia (Topic 2)
  38. Estonia (Topic 2)
  39. Romania (Topic 2)
  40. Greece (Topic 2)
  41. Mexico (Topic 3)
  42. Philippines (Topic 3)
  43. Indonesia (Topic 3)
  44. India (Topic 3)
  45. Brazil (Topic 3)
  46. Turkey (Topic 3)
  47. Vietnam (Topic 3)
  48. Israel (Topic 3)
  49. Egypt (Topic 3)
  50. Saudi Arabia (Topic 3)
  51. Iran (Topic 3)
  52. United Arab Emirates (Topic 3)
  53. Malaysia (Topic 3)
  54. Qatar (Topic 3)
  55. Jordan (Topic 3)
  56. Lebanon (Topic 3)
  57. Pakistan (Topic 3)
  58. Afghanistan (Topic 3)
  59. Algeria (Topic 3)
  60. Morocco (Topic 3)
  61. Chile (Topic 4)
  62. Argentina (Topic 4)
  63. Colombia (Topic 4)
  64. Thailand (Topic 4)
  65. Venezuela (Topic 4)
  66. South Africa (Topic 4)
  67. Peru (Topic 4)
  68. Bangladesh (Topic 4)
  69. Myanmar (Topic 4)
  70. Sri Lanka (Topic 4)
  71. Tunisia (Topic 4)
  72. Ghana (Topic 4)
  73. Nigeria (Topic 4)
  74. Kenya (Topic 4)
  75. Uganda (Topic 4)
  76. Tanzania (Topic 4)
  77. Ethiopia (Topic 4)
  78. Zambia (Topic 4)
  79. Zimbabwe (Topic 4)
  80. Democratic Republic of Congo (Topic 4)
  81. Sri Lanka (Topic 5)
  82. Bhutan (Topic 5)
  83. Nepal (Topic 5)
  84. Maldives (Topic 5)
  85. Bolivia (Topic 5)
  86. Paraguay (Topic 5)
  87. Guatemala (Topic 5)
  88. El Salvador (Topic 5)
  89. Honduras (Topic 5)
  90. Nicaragua (Topic 5)
  91. Samoa (Topic 5)
  92. Solomon Islands (Topic 5)
  93. Papua New Guinea (Topic 5)
  94. Tonga (Topic 5)
  95. Kiribati (Topic 5)
  96. Tuvalu (Topic 5)
  97. Vanuatu (Topic 5)
  98. Fiji (Topic 5)
  99. Laos (Topic 5)
  100. Cambodia (Topic 5)

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
1 Maldives Topic 1 "Highest divorce rate globally"
2 Belarus Topic 1 "High due to social factors"
3 Russia Topic 1 "Societal changes cause rise"
4 Kazakhstan Topic 1 "Modernization fuels increase"
5 Belgium Topic 1 "Liberal laws encourage divorce"
6 United States Topic 1 "Cultural acceptance of divorce remains high"
7 Cuba Topic 1 "Economic strains influence marriage dissolution"
8 Lithuania Topic 1 "Divorce rises amid changing family structures"
9 Latvia Topic 1 "Economic factors play a role in high divorce rates"
10 Ukraine Topic 1 "Cultural shifts contribute to rising divorce rates"
11 Czech Republic Topic 1 "High rate due to societal and cultural changes"
12 Denmark Topic 1 "Liberal divorce laws and social acceptance"
13 Luxembourg Topic 1 "High standard of living but increasing divorce rates"
14 Sweden Topic 1 "Open views on marriage and divorce contribute to rates"
15 Finland Topic 1 "Social changes contribute to high divorce rates"
16 Portugal Topic 1 "Economic stressors influence high divorce numbers"
17 France Topic 1 "Divorce becoming more common in modern times"
18 Switzerland Topic 1 "Modern pressures increase the rate of divorce"
19 Germany Topic 1 "Modern life and pressures contribute to rising rates"
20 Austria Topic 1 "Changing social norms reflect high divorce numbers"
21 Canada Topic 2 "Divorce rate balanced between tradition and modernity"
22 Australia Topic 2 "Societal shifts result in a moderate divorce rate"
23 Norway Topic 2 "Progressive society with growing divorce rates"
24 New Zealand Topic 2 "Economic factors and social change impact rates"
25 Italy Topic 2 "Despite cultural emphasis on family, divorce is rising"
26 South Korea Topic 2 "Divorce rates increase with modernization"
27 China Topic 2 "Rising divorce rates amid rapid urbanization"
28 Japan Topic 2 "Divorce rates grow with changing family dynamics"
29 Spain Topic 2 "Societal changes contribute to rising divorce numbers"
30 United Kingdom Topic 2 "Cultural acceptance of divorce on the rise"
31 Hungary Topic 2 "Economic factors contribute to growing divorce rates"
32 Poland Topic 2 "Traditional values slow the divorce rate, but it's rising"
33 Netherlands Topic 2 "Changing social views influence divorce rates"
34 Ireland Topic 2 "Traditionally low divorce rates but slowly rising"
35 Slovenia Topic 2 "Divorce rate growing amid societal changes"
36 Slovakia Topic 2 "Social and economic factors contribute to rising rates"
37 Croatia Topic 2 "Societal changes reflect rising divorce rates"
38 Estonia Topic 2 "Divorce rates rise with changing cultural dynamics"
39 Romania Topic 2 "Divorce rates grow amid social and economic shifts"
40 Greece Topic 2 "Divorce numbers increase with societal shifts"
41 Mexico Topic 3 "Low divorce rates due to traditional values"
42 Philippines Topic 3 "Strong Catholic values discourage divorce"
43 Indonesia Topic 3 "Legal and cultural reasons keep divorce low"
44 India Topic 3 "Divorce is socially discouraged, keeping rates low"
45 Brazil Topic 3 "Despite modernization, divorce rates remain moderate"
46 Turkey Topic 3 "Conservative views keep divorce rates lower"
47 Vietnam Topic 3 "Traditional values help maintain low divorce numbers"
48 Israel Topic 3 "Religious views play a strong role in low divorce rates"
49 Egypt Topic 3 "Conservative family structure keeps rates lower"
50 Saudi Arabia Topic 3 "Religious and legal factors maintain low divorce rates"
51 Iran Topic 3 "Strong cultural values against divorce"
52 United Arab Emirates Topic 3 "Legal structures contribute to lower divorce numbers"
53 Malaysia Topic 3 "Cultural and religious values play a key role"
54 Qatar Topic 3 "Conservative family structure discourages divorce"
55 Jordan Topic 3 "Strong cultural resistance to divorce"
56 Lebanon Topic 3 "Legal and cultural factors maintain low rates"
57 Pakistan Topic 3 "Strong family traditions contribute to lower rates"
58 Afghanistan Topic 3 "Social and religious factors play a strong role"
59 Algeria Topic 3 "Cultural resistance to divorce helps keep rates low"
60 Morocco Topic 3 "Family values keep divorce rates relatively low"
61 Chile Topic 4 "Divorce rates rise as societal views shift"
62 Argentina Topic 4 "Legal changes lead to increased divorce rates"
63 Colombia Topic 4 "Modernization influences growing divorce trends"
64 Thailand Topic 4 "Rising divorce rates amid societal changes"
65 Venezuela Topic 4 "Economic and social stress contribute to rising rates"
66 South Africa Topic 4 "Divorce rates fluctuate with economic conditions"
67 Peru Topic 4 "Divorce becoming more common as societal views shift"
68 Bangladesh Topic 4 "Divorce remains uncommon but slowly rising"
69 Myanmar Topic 4 "Conservative society, but modern changes influence rates"
70 Sri Lanka Topic 4 "Low but increasing divorce rates as society modernizes"
71 Tunisia Topic 4 "Traditional values but growing rates in urban areas"
72 Ghana Topic 4 "Divorce rates fluctuate amid modern pressures"
73 Nigeria Topic 4 "Divorce on the rise with changing societal views"
74 Kenya Topic 4 "Economic and social challenges influence rising rates"
75 Uganda Topic 4 "Social changes reflect growing divorce trends"
76 Tanzania Topic 4 "Divorce rates grow amid modernization"
77 Ethiopia Topic 4 "Economic factors influence rising divorce numbers"
78 Zambia Topic 4 "Divorce rates rise with societal changes"
79 Zimbabwe Topic 4 "Economic pressures contribute to increasing rates"
80 Democratic Republic of Congo Topic 4 "Divorce rates fluctuate amid social and economic shifts"
81 Sri Lanka Topic 5 "Traditional values keep divorce rates historically low"
82 Bhutan Topic 5 "Strong cultural norms discourage divorce"
83 Nepal Topic 5 "Cultural resistance to divorce maintains low rates"
84 Maldives Topic 5 "Religious and societal pressures discourage divorce despite some increases"
85 Bolivia Topic 5 "Traditional values keep divorce rates low"
86 Paraguay Topic 5 "Conservative family structure discourages divorce"
87 Guatemala Topic 5 "Religious influence contributes to low divorce rates"
88 El Salvador Topic 5 "Divorce discouraged by strong cultural values"
89 Honduras Topic 5 "Family values and legal structures maintain low rates"
90 Nicaragua Topic 5 "Conservative views keep divorce rates lower"
91 Samoa Topic 5 "Cultural traditions contribute to low divorce numbers"
92 Solomon Islands Topic 5 "Strong family structures discourage divorce"
93 Papua New Guinea Topic 5 "Cultural resistance to divorce"
94 Tonga Topic 5 "Traditional family values help maintain low divorce rates"
95 Kiribati Topic 5 "Strong cultural and religious values against divorce"
96 Tuvalu Topic 5 "Family and cultural values help maintain low rates"
97 Vanuatu Topic 5 "Divorce remains rare due to traditional values"
98 Fiji Topic 5 "Family traditions help keep divorce numbers low"
99 Laos Topic 5 "Religious and social factors maintain low divorce rates"
100 Cambodia Topic 5 "Cultural factors maintain low rates"

Conclusion

This list highlights the various factors influencing divorce rates across the globe, from cultural traditions to modern pressures. Understanding these trends provides valuable insight into the changing nature of marriage and family in different societies.