In the State of Palestine, child marriage is at 24 percent, which is relatively within the average incidence in the Arab region that is one in five women married before the age of 18.

 

However, in certain parts of Palestine, prevalence notably exceeds this average, for instance in Gaza three out of ten women aged 20-49 were married before the age of 18 compared to two out of ten women in the West Bank. Furthermore, in nearly 10 percent of marriages both spouses are under the age of 18 years old.

 

 

Read more on the policy and legislative framework, vulnerable groups and drivers for early/child/forced marriage, as well as recommendations.