South America
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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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
- Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
- South America
The line chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and South America from 1998 to 2023.
In Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 23% of girls in 1998 married before age 18, compared with 15% in 2023, which is the latest available value.
Data for South America are not available.
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| Year | Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | South America |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 23.1% | |
| 2003 | 21.6% | |
| 2008 | 19.8% | |
| 2013 | 18.2% | |
| 2018 | 15.8% | |
| 2023 | 14.5% |
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Child Marriage
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- Fourth
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- Primary education
- Secondary or higher
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Prevalence of child marriage in each region of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 2023
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Prevalence of child marriage in each region of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) in 2023
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The map shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) across Bolivia (Plurinational State of). Data refer to 2023, the latest year with available data.
The practice is most common in Beni (36%), Pando (30%), Potosi (20%), and Cochabamba (15%).
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| Year | Beni | Chuquisaca | Cochabamba | La Paz | Oruro | Pando | Potosi | Santa Cruz | Tarija |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.8% | 11.0% | 14.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% | 30.0% | 20.2% | 14.1% | 10.5% |
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Prevalence of child marriage
- Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
The line chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) in Bolivia (Plurinational State of) from 1998 to 2023.
In Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 23% of girls in 1998 married before age 18, compared with 15% in 2023, which is the latest available value.
Residence
Child marriage prevalence
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The bubble chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) disaggregated by residence in Bolivia (Plurinational State of). Data refer to the latest available year.
In Bolivia (Plurinational State of), 15% of girls married before age 18. The prevalence is 31% of girls in rural areas, compared with 10% in urban areas.
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