Southern Asia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Summary
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Absolute number
Prevalence
Married by 15: Number of girls and women (left) and percentage of women 20-24 years (right) married before age 15
Married by 18: Number of girls and women (left) and percentage of women 20-24 years (right) married before age 18
Prevalence of child marriage
- Southern Asia
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Data table
| Year | Southern Asia | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 40.1% | |
| 1990 | 38.7% | |
| 1995 | 30.3% | |
| 1999 | 53.1% | |
| 2000 | 23.1% | |
| 2004 | 49.5% | |
| 2005 | 17.6% | |
| 2009 | 45.9% | |
| 2010 | 16.7% | |
| 2014 | 38.6% | |
| 2019 | 31.8% | |
| 2024 | 25.6% |
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Child Marriage
Prevalence
Residence
- Urban
- Rural
Wealth
- Poorest
- Second
- Middle
- Fourth
- Richest
Education
- No schooling
- Primary education
- Secondary or higher
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Child marriage prevalence
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