West and Central Africa
Child Marriage Atlas
Under 18 prevalence in West and Central Africa
Top 5 countries with the highest prevalence rates of child marriage in West and Central Africa
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*Percentage of women 20-24 years old who were first married or in union before they were 18 years old. Source: UNICEF global databases 2020, based on Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), and other national surveys.
Under 18 burden in West and Central Africa
Top 5 countries with the highest absolute numbers of child marriage in West and Central Africa
National Partnerships and Coalitions in West and Central Africa
In this region we have national partnerships. Many Girls Not Brides member organisations have come together to accelerate progress to end child marriage in their countries by forming National or State Partnerships and coalitions. Below is an overview of what and where these networks are, what they do and how they work with Girls Not Brides.
Countries in West and Central Africa
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Last updated:
24 April 2025