Is attempted suicide a crime in the Maldives?

Criminal offense

The Maldives is one of 19 countries classified “Criminal offense” for attempted suicide — 15% of the 130 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Suicide legislation
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Sri Lanka: Not a crime
India: Not a crime
Oman: Criminal offense
Bangladesh: Criminal offense
Nepal: Not a crime
Pakistan: Not a crime

Other laws in Maldives

Abortion: Illegal (with exceptions)
FGM Laws: No specific ban

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