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Indicator 5.3.1
Proportion of women aged 20–24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18
Proportion of women aged 20-24 who were married or in a couple relationship for the first time before the age of 15 and before the age of 18
This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator
Indicator 5.3.1: Proportion of women aged 20-24 who were married or in a couple relationship for the first time before the age of 15 and before the age of 18
Definition and concepts
In Moldova, marriages before the age of 18 years old are regulated by the Family Code. There is no cultural or religious tradition for early marriages.
Unit of measure
Percent, %
Method of computation
Number of women aged 20-24 years old who got married for the first time or in a union before the age 15 years old /18 years old out of the total number of women aged 20-24 years old x 100
Periodicity
Once every few years
Data last updated
May 17, 2023
Metadata last updated
May 17, 2023
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
Indicator
Indicator 5.3.1: Proportion of women aged 20–24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18
Target
Target 5.3: Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation
UN designated tier
2
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International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring
