In 2024, girls living in rural areas were more likely to marry in childhood than girls living in urban areas. For instance, around 40 percent of girls living in rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa were married before 18, while only 16.8 percent of girls living in urban areas were married before 18.
Prevalence of child marriage worldwide in 2024, by region and place of residence
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The Child Marriage Data Portal. (December 31, 2024). Prevalence of child marriage worldwide in 2024, by region and place of residence [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1551436/prevalence-of-child-marriage-worldwide-by-region-and-residence/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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