West and Central Africa has the largest share of girls married or in a partnership before the age of 18 worldwide. As of 2022, child marriage practices in this region stood at 35 percent. East and Southern Africa followed with 31 percent of all girls married or in a relationship before reaching the age of 18 years.
Prevalence of child marriage worldwide between 2006 and 2022, by region
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UNFPA. (May 3, 2023). Prevalence of child marriage worldwide between 2006 and 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228308/prevalence-of-child-marriage-worldwide/
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UNFPA. (2023). Prevalence of child marriage worldwide between 2006 and 2022, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1228308/prevalence-of-child-marriage-worldwide/
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