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Child Welfare · Southern Africa

South Africa Child Marriage

3.6%as of 2016Reported

Share of women aged 20-24 who were first married or in union before age 18 (UNICEF). Source: UNICEF. Retrieved 15 Aug 2026.

History

most recent 1 period · UNICEF

One observation is available (2016). At least 4 observations are needed to show a trend chart.

PeriodChild Marriage
20163.6%

Child Marriage across Africa

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CountryChild MarriagePeriod
Nigeria33.4%2024
Kenya12.5%2022
Egypt15.8%2021
Ghana16.1%2022
Ethiopia40.3%2016
Tanzania29.1%2022

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