Uganda - 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 Uganda was 7.30 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 27 years was 17.80 in 1989, while its lowest value was 7.30 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 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 17.80 |
| 1995 | 15.10 |
| 2001 | 15.20 |
| 2005 | 16.60 |
| 2006 | 12.30 |
| 2011 | 9.90 |
| 2016 | 7.30 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
