Ghana - 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 Ghana was 5.00 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 30 years was 8.70 in 1988, while its lowest value was 4.90 in 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 8.70 |
| 1993 | 5.70 |
| 1998 | 6.80 |
| 2003 | 5.90 |
| 2008 | 4.90 |
| 2014 | 4.90 |
| 2017 | 4.90 |
| 2018 | 5.00 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
