Dominican Republic - 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 Dominican Republic was 12.30 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 28 years was 13.80 in 2007, while its lowest value was 9.00 in 1991.
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 | 10.40 |
| 1991 | 9.00 |
| 1996 | 10.80 |
| 1999 | 9.60 |
| 2002 | 12.50 |
| 2007 | 13.80 |
| 2013 | 10.20 |
| 2014 | 12.30 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
