65% Marriages Get Divorced within the First Year in Saudi Arabia
In 2025, Saudi Arabia recorded approximately 57,595 divorce cases, averaging 157 divorces per day—one every nine minutes—according to the Ministry of Justice and the General Authority for Statistics.
This represents 12.6% of all registered marriages, with over 65% of divorces occurring within the first year.
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Regional Divorce Rates
The Al Baha region has the highest divorce rate at 36%, followed by Riyadh at 21.7% and Hail at 19.2%.
Personal Accounts
Fahad Al Otaibi, 29, experienced a swift separation just 45 days post-wedding, citing early arguments and incompatibility. Similarly, 25-year-old Reem Al Qahtani learned that love alone wasn’t enough; her marriage ended after 40 days due to poor communication and responsibility from her husband.
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Ahmed Al Raithi, 32, returned from a failed honeymoon with a divorce, stating that differing expectations led to their separation.
Expert Insights
Social specialist Ahmed Al Najjar attributes the rising divorce rates to a misunderstanding of marital life and a lack of emotional preparedness.
He identifies several factors contributing to early divorces:
- High wedding costs
- Rushed partner selection
- Excessive family interference
- Idealized behavior during courtship that doesn’t hold post-marriage
“Marriage isn’t just a celebration; it’s a long-term commitment requiring maturity and realistic expectations,” Al Najjar emphasized, highlighting the need for better preparation for marital life.
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