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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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