Malawi - 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 Malawi was 9.00 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 24 years was 14.80 in 1992, while its lowest value was 9.00 in 2016.

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 14.80
2000 10.20
2004 10.70
2010 11.70
2015 9.02
2016 9.00

Classification

Topic: Gender Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agency