How common is child marriage in Pakistan?
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UNICEF defines child marriage as marriage or union before age 18 and reports that Pakistan is home to more than 19 million women who were married as children. Its country profile estimates that roughly one in six young women were married before 18, using survey-based indicators for defined age groups and years. The burden is uneven across education, wealth, and regions. The figure describes past marriage timing among surveyed cohorts, not the current status of every girl.
Sources used
Statistical Profile on Child Marriage: Pakistan
UNICEF Data
UNICEF profile derived mainly from DHS 2017–18, including prevalence, burden and interpretation notes.View source