NCRB Data Reveals Alarming Trend: Over 2.25 Lakh Homemakers Died by Suicide in India from 2014–2023
October 11, 2025 | Society & Public Health News
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By Gayatri
Public Health & Society Desk
Focus: Social data, mental health, women’s welfare
Suicide among homemakers is a hidden epidemic, with one suicide every 24 minutes over the past decade.
According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, India witnessed an alarming 2.25 lakh homemaker deaths by suicide between 2014 and 2023. This translates to an average of one homemaker suicide every 24 minutes—making homemakers one of the most affected groups in the country’s suicide statistics.
Mental health professionals, social welfare groups, and women’s rights activists call this trend a “silent epidemic,” driven by factors like isolation, domestic conflict, lack of emotional support, and financial stress. Experts warn that the true number is likely higher due to under-reporting and stigma.
Mental health professionals, social welfare groups, and women’s rights activists call this trend a “silent epidemic,” driven by factors like isolation, domestic conflict, lack of emotional support, and financial stress. Experts warn that the true number is likely higher due to under-reporting and stigma.
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Key Data & Drivers
- Total homemaker suicides (2014–2023): 2,25,000+
- Average rate: One suicide every 24 minutes
- States with highest cases: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
- Main triggers: Domestic violence, mental health neglect, lack of social support, financial pressures
- Support gap: Most lacked access to counseling or crisis intervention services
Expert Note: “Every suicide is preventable. Addressing homemakers’ mental health and social needs should be a national priority.”
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Sources:
- NCRB 2024 report, NDTV, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, October 2025
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