Eastern Europe

Republic of Moldova

Absolute number

Prevalence

8.8 thousand

Married by 15: Number of girls and women (left) and percentage of women 20-24 years (right) married before age 15

0.4%
179.6 thousand

Married by 18: Number of girls and women (left) and percentage of women 20-24 years (right) married before age 18

12%

Prevalence of child marriage

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Eastern Europe
Child marriage age

The line chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) in Republic of Moldova and Eastern Europe from 1987 to 2024.

In Republic of Moldova, 11% of girls in 1987 married before age 18, compared with 12% in 2012, which is the latest available value.

In Eastern Europe, the prevalence was 10% in 1999 and was 6% in 2024.

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YearRepublic of MoldovaEastern Europe
198710.7%
199214.2%
199720.4%
19999.9%
200219.1%
20049.6%
200715.3%
20096.7%
201212.2%
20147.1%
20194.9%
20246.2%
Child marriage age
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Republic of Moldova

Child Marriage
Prevalence

Residence

  • Rural
  • Urban
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YearRuralUrban
201216.2%8.7%

Wealth

  • Poorest
  • Second
  • Middle
  • Fourth
  • Richest
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YearPoorestSecondMiddleFourthRichest
201229.3%18.2%13.8%8.1%5.4%

Education

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  • Primary education
  • Secondary or higher
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YearNo schoolingPrimary educationSecondary or higher
201211.8%
Child marriage age

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Levels of child marriage vary across different parts of Republic of Moldova. See the range of values within the country, and explore the map for details.

Prevalence of child marriage

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15% 7% 14% 17%
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Prevalence of child marriage in each region of Republic of Moldova in 2012

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Prevalence of child marriage in each region of Republic of Moldova in 2012

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The map shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) across Republic of Moldova. Data refer to 2012, the latest year with available data.

The practice is most common in Regiunea (17%) and Regiunea (15%).

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YearRegiunea CentruRegiunea ChişinăuRegiunea NordRegiunea Sud
15.3%6.6%14.3%16.5%
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Prevalence of child marriage

  • Republic of Moldova
Child marriage age

The line chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) in Republic of Moldova from 1987 to 2012.

In Republic of Moldova, 11% of girls in 1987 married before age 18, compared with 12% in 2012, which is the latest available value.

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YearRepublic of Moldova
198710.7%
199214.2%
199720.4%
200219.1%
200715.3%
201212.2%

Residence

Child marriage prevalence

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The bubble chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) disaggregated by residence in Republic of Moldova. Data refer to the latest available year.

In Republic of Moldova, 12% of girls married before age 18. The prevalence is 16% of girls in rural areas, compared with 9% in urban areas.

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CountryRuralUrbanTotal
Republic of Moldova16.2%8.7%12.2%
Child marriage age

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