Nepal - 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 Nepal was 7.90 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 23 years was 19.10 in 1996, while its lowest value was 7.00 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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0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 19.10 |
| 2001 | 14.10 |
| 2006 | 10.20 |
| 2011 | 10.10 |
| 2016 | 7.00 |
| 2019 | 7.90 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
