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Table 6 Highest prevalence rates for women and men who initiated sexual intercourse before 15 (of ages 15–19)

From: Trends in child marriage, sexual violence, early sexual intercourse and the challenges for policy interventions to meet the sustainable development goals

Country

Income Category

Prevalence rate in

Year

Category based on the Prevalence

- Women

 Mozambique

Low

24,5

2015

high

 Congo, Rep

Low

23,0

2012

high

 Angola

Low-middle

22,9

2016

high

 Niger

Low-middle

22,8

2012

high

 Cote d'Ivoire

Low

20,8

2012

high

- Men

 Angola

Low-middle

34,8

2016

high

 Gabon

Upper-middle

34,6

2012

high

 Haiti

Low-middle

31,6

2017

high

 Colombia

Upper-middle

30,5

2015

high

 Dominican Republic

Upper-middle

28,3

2013

high