Benin - Age at first marriage
Women who were first married by age 18 (% of women ages 20-24)
Women who were first married by age 18 (% of women ages 20-24) in Benin was 30.60 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 22 years was 38.80 in 1996, while its lowest value was 25.90 in 2014.
Definition: Women who were first married by age 18 refers to the percentage of women ages 20-24 who were first married by age 18.
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), AIDS Indicator Surveys(AIS), Reproductive Health Survey(RHS), and other household surveys.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 38.80 |
| 2001 | 36.70 |
| 2006 | 34.40 |
| 2012 | 31.90 |
| 2014 | 25.90 |
| 2018 | 30.60 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Population
