Western
Africa

Child marriage prevalence in the region varies widely across countries. 

See how the prevalence of child marriage in this region (purple line) compares to the global average (dotted line).

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Absolute number

Prevalence

19.3 million

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

11%
48.9 million

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

32%

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