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Daily wage workers hit 31 percent suicide share in 2024 NCRB data reveals
India
Published on 11 May 2026
Over 52000 suicides linked to daily pay workers
NCRB 2024 data shows a troubling shift in India’s suicide landscape, with daily wage earners forming the biggest share of victims at 31 percent—its highest in a decade. More than 52,000 such workers died by suicide. Family issues and illness remain key drivers, while Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra report the highest numbers, largely from low-income households.
- Daily wage earners account for 31 percent of 2024 suicide deaths
- NCRB data records over 52000 suicides among daily wage workers
- Family issues and illness are cited as major causes
- Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra report the highest numbers
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