Average Age of Women at First Marriage

Choropleth map of India by state: Average Age of Women at First Marriage. Women in Kerala marry at 23 on average; in Bihar, it's under 19 — a 4-year gap that changes life trajectories.
Women in Kerala marry at 23 on average; in Bihar, it's under 19 — a 4-year gap that changes life trajectories.
Policy implication
Later marriage strongly correlates with women's education, workforce participation, and lower maternal mortality.
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