Child marriage in Burkina Faso

In 2017 in Burkina Faso, 52% of girls are married before the age of 18 years. 10% are married before they turn 15. Burkina Faso is the 5th highest nation in the world for child marriage.[1] Burkina Faso is the 5th highest nation in the world for number of child marriages.

References
  1. "Child marriage around the world: BURKINA FASO", Girls Not Brides


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