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In 2017 in Burkina Faso, 52% of girls are married before the age of 18 years. 10% are married before they turn 15. Burkina Faso has the fifth-highest national rate in the world for child marriage.

References

1. "Child marriage around the world: BURKINA FASO", Girls Not Brides

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