Western Asia

Saudi Arabia

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Prevalence

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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

0.4%
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Married by 18: Number of girls and women (left) and percentage of women 20-24 years (right) married before age 18

3%

Prevalence of child marriage

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Western Asia
Child marriage age

The line chart shows the prevalence of child marriage (before age 18) in Saudi Arabia and Western Asia from 1999 to 2024.

In Western Asia, the prevalence was 24% in 1999 and was 18% in 2024.

Data for Saudi Arabia are not available.

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YearSaudi ArabiaWestern Asia
199924.0%
200420.8%
200917.9%
201417.1%
201918.4%
202417.7%
Child marriage age

Saudi Arabia

Child Marriage
Prevalence

Residence

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YearNo schoolingPrimary educationSecondary or higher
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Prevalence of child marriage

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Child marriage age

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Residence

Child marriage prevalence

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Saudi Arabia3.4%
Child marriage age

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