Rwanda - 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 Rwanda was 0.30 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 28 years was 2.10 in 2000, while its lowest value was 0.30 in 2020.

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 1.40
2000 2.10
2005 1.10
2010 0.80
2015 0.40
2020 0.30

Classification

Topic: Gender Indicators

Sub-Topic: Agency