Dominican Republic - 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 Dominican Republic was 35.90 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 28 years was 41.20 in 2002, while its lowest value was 30.20 in 1991.
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.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 34.40 |
| 1991 | 30.20 |
| 1996 | 37.60 |
| 1999 | 31.00 |
| 2002 | 41.20 |
| 2006 | 40.30 |
| 2007 | 39.60 |
| 2010 | 40.80 |
| 2013 | 36.50 |
| 2014 | 35.90 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Population
