Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
Registration and access for IPUMS DHS is managed by The DHS Program, which is not reviewing new user applications or requests for expanded access from currently approved users at this time. IPUMS DHS data remain available to approved users.
MARLEGALAGEM (MARLEGALAGEM)
Minimum legal age of marriage for males

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

MARLEGALAGEM reports the age the respondent believes is the minimum legal age for males to marry in that country.

Comparability — Index

GENERAL
India

Comparability

MARLEGALAGEM has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

MARLEGALAGEM is a country-specific variable not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Comparability — India [top]

According to the DHS Final Report for India 1992, the minimum legal marriage age for India has changed over time. Per India's Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1978, the minimum legal age for males to marry was 21 years.

Universe

  • India 1992: Ever-married women age 13-49.
  • India: 1992-W, 1992-C, 1992-B