Madagascar - 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 Madagascar was 12.73 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 26 years was 14.40 in 2009, while its lowest value was 8.40 in 2004.

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
1992 8.60
1997 12.50
2004 8.40
2009 14.40
2013 12.40
2018 12.73

Classification

Topic: Gender Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agency