Colombia - Child marriage

Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24)

Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24) in Colombia was 4.90 as of 2015. Its highest value over the past 29 years was 5.70 in 1995, while its lowest value was 3.10 in 1990.

Definition: Women who were first married by age 15 refers to the percentage of women ages 20-24 who were first married by age 15.

Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)

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Year Value
1986 4.30
1990 3.10
1995 5.70
2000 4.10
2005 4.40
2010 5.60
2015 4.90

Classification

Topic: Gender Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agency