Peru - 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 Peru was 2.52 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 32 years was 3.90 in 1996, while its lowest value was 2.30 in 1986.

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 2.30
1992 2.90
1996 3.90
2000 3.40
2006 2.70
2008 3.30
2009 3.40
2010 3.00
2011 2.60
2012 2.50
2015 3.00
2018 2.52

Classification

Topic: Gender Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agency