FACTS ON CHILD MARRIAGE
Every year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18.
Early marriage often leads to early pregnancies. Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the second cause of death among 15 - 19 year-old girls globally.
Child marriage is a global issue and no country, religion or culture is immune.
In absolute numbers, India has the highest number of child brides in the world. The rate of child marriage in the country is 47%.
Five countries with highest rates of child marriage are: Niger, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali and Bangladesh. In these countries, more than 50% of girls are married by 18.
Girls with secondary schooling are up to 6x less likely to marry as children compared to girls who have little or no education.
source : https://plancanada.ca/child-marriage