Benin - 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 Benin was 9.40 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 22 years was 10.50 in 2012, while its lowest value was 7.00 in 2014.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 7.80 |
| 2001 | 7.50 |
| 2006 | 7.90 |
| 2012 | 10.50 |
| 2014 | 7.00 |
| 2018 | 9.40 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
