India boasts world's lowest divorce rate according to Global Index
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India has emerged as the global leader in preserving marital relationships, boasting the lowest divorce rate worldwide, as reported by the Global Index, a comprehensive source for analysing international statistics. The data, which sheds light on divorce trends across the globe, highlights India's remarkable divorce rate of just 1 per cent.
India's record in marital stability is attributed to its diverse legal frameworks governing divorce proceedings based on religious affiliations. For Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs, the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 regulates divorce proceedings, while Muslims follow the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act of 1939.
Parsis have their guidelines under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act of 1936, and Christians are governed by the Indian Divorce Act of 1869. Inter-community marriages fall under the Special Marriages Act of 1954.
This intricate legal landscape reflects the cultural diversity of the nation while emphasizing the significance of preserving marital bonds.
Following closely behind India, Vietnam takes the second spot with a divorce rate of just 7 per cent. These figures reaffirm the commitment to strong family ties in Southeast Asia.
On the other end of the spectrum, Portugal has gained notoriety for having the world's highest divorce rate, a staggering 94 per cent. This European nation is followed by Spain, where divorce rates stand at 85 per cent. Several other European countries, including Luxembourg, Finland, Belgium, France, and Sweden, report divorce rates exceeding 50 per cent.
The continent of Europe, as a whole, appears to have a higher prevalence of divorces compared to other regions, with Portugal and Spain leading the pack. This trend extends to countries like Luxembourg, Finland, Belgium, France, and Sweden, where divorce rates are notably high.
Meanwhile, the United States and Canada share a similar divorce rate, hovering at nearly 50 per cent, emphasizing the global diversity in marital stability trends.