Zambia - 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 Zambia was 5.20 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 26 years was 9.00 in 1992, while its lowest value was 5.20 in 2018.
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 | 9.00 |
| 1996 | 8.90 |
| 2002 | 7.80 |
| 2007 | 8.50 |
| 2014 | 5.90 |
| 2018 | 5.20 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
