Gulf Nations Account for 70% of Indian Citizens' Suicides Abroad, MEA Data Reveals

The Ministry of External Affairs released statistics indicating that over 70% of suicides among Indian nationals abroad took place in Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The data, compiled from embassy reports and local authorities, covers the period from 2018 to 2022. Experts say that factors such as work‑related stress, isolation, and cultural adjustment may contribute to the high incidence. The Ministry has urged Indian embassies to strengthen mental‑health support for expatriates and to collaborate with local partners. No individual cases were named in the release, and the figures reflect aggregated data.