Child marriage in Zimbabwe is common. As of 2019, approximately 1 in 3 girls in Zimbabwe are married before age 18.[1]
Early pregnancy can pose a health risk. In July 2021, a 15-year-old girl, who was married to a 26-year-old man, died giving birth inside a church.[2]
| Indicator | Gender/current age | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage or union before age 15 | Women aged 15–49 years Men aged 15–49 years Men aged 15–54 years | 5.0% 0.3% 0.3% | |
| Marriage or union before age of 18 | Women aged 20–49 years Men aged 20–49 years Men aged 20–54 years | 32.8% 3.7% 3.9% | |
| Young people age 15–19 years currently married or in union | Women Men | 24.5% 1.7% | |
| In a polygynous union | Women aged 15–49 years Men aged 15–49 years Men aged 15–54 years | 10.1% 3.8% 4.1% | |
| Spousal age difference | Young women married or in union and whose spouse is 10 or more years older: among women aged 15–19 years among women aged 20-24 years | 19.9% 17.5% |