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The Top 5 Countries with the Highest Proportion of Teenage Brides
| Country | Percentage | Year of Survey | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Democratic Rep. of the Congo | 74.2 | 1984 |
2 |
Niger | 61.9 | 1998 |
3 |
Congo | 55.5 | 1984 |
4 |
Afghanistan | 53.7 | 1979 |
5 |
Bangladesh | 51.3 | 1991 |
Sources: World Marriage Patterns 2000: United Nations population Division
List Notes: Percentage of 15-19 year old girls who have ever married.
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