Check the minimum legal marriage age worldwide. Find out the legal age requirements for marriage in countries around the world.
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ðĄ Legal marriage ages vary by jurisdiction and may change. This calculator provides general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Some countries allow marriage under the minimum age with parental consent or judicial approval.
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Standard minimum legal marriage age (without exceptions). Parental/judicial consent may lower the age in some jurisdictions.
ðĶðŦ Afghanistan 16
ðĶðą Albania 18
ðĐðŋ Algeria 18
ðĶð· Argentina 18
ðĶðē Armenia 18
ðĶðš Australia 18
ðĶðđ Austria 18
ð§ðĐ Bangladesh 18
ð§ðū Belarus 18
ð§ðŠ Belgium 18
ð§ð· Brazil 18
ð§ðŽ Bulgaria 18
ðĻðĶ Canada 18
ðĻðģ China 22
ðĻðī Colombia 18
ðð· Croatia 18
ðĻðš Cuba 18
ðĻðū Cyprus 18
ðĻðŋ Czech Republic 18
ðĐð° Denmark 18
ðŠðŽ Egypt 18
ðŦðŪ Finland 18
ðŦð· France 18
ðĐðŠ Germany 18
ðŽð· Greece 18
ðð° Hong Kong 21
ððš Hungary 18
ðŪðļ Iceland 18
ðŪðģ India 18
ðŪðĐ Indonesia 19
ðŪð· Iran 18
ðŪðķ Iraq 18
ðŪðŠ Ireland 18
ðŪðą Israel 18
ðŪðđ Italy 18
ðŊðĩ Japan 18
ðŊðī Jordan 18
ð°ðŋ Kazakhstan 18
ð°ðŠ Kenya 18
ð°ðž Kuwait 18
ð°ðŽ Kyrgyzstan 18
ðąðĶ Laos 18
ðąðŧ Latvia 18
ðąð§ Lebanon 18
ðąðū Libya 18
ðąðđ Lithuania 18
ðąðš Luxembourg 18
ðēðū Malaysia 18
ðēðŧ Maldives 18
ðēðđ Malta 18
ðēð― Mexico 18
ðēðĻ Monaco 18
ðēðŠ Montenegro 18
ðēðĶ Morocco 18
ðģðĩ Nepal 20
ðģðą Netherlands 18
ðģðŋ New Zealand 18
ðģðŽ Nigeria 18
ð°ðĩ North Korea 18
ðģðī Norway 18
ðĩð° Pakistan 18
ðĩðļ Palestine 18
ðĩðŠ Peru 18
ðĩð Philippines 18
ðĩðą Poland 18
ðĩðđ Portugal 18
ðķðĶ Qatar 18
ð·ðī Romania 18
ð·ðš Russia 18
ðļðĶ Saudi Arabia 18
ð·ðļ Serbia 18
ðļðŽ Singapore 21
ðļð° Slovakia 18
ðļðŪ Slovenia 18
ð°ð· South Korea 19
ðŠðļ Spain 18
ðąð° Sri Lanka 18
ðļðŠ Sweden 18
ðĻð Switzerland 18
ðļðū Syria 18
ðđðž Taiwan 20
ðđðŊ Tajikistan 18
ðđðŋ Tanzania 18
ðđð Thailand 20
ðđðģ Tunisia 18
ðđð· Turkey 18
ðđðē Turkmenistan 18
ðšðŽ Uganda 18
ðšðĶ Ukraine 18
ðĶðŠ United Arab Emirates 18
ðŽð§ United Kingdom 18
ðšðļ United States 18
ðšðū Uruguay 18
ðšðŋ Uzbekistan 18
ðŧðŠ Venezuela 18
ðŧðģ Vietnam 18
ðūðŠ Yemen 18
â Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum legal marriage age?
The minimum legal marriage age is the youngest age at which a person is legally allowed to marry. This age varies by country and jurisdiction, and is typically set at 18 in most nations. Some countries allow marriage at younger ages with parental consent or judicial approval.
Can I get married before the legal age with parental consent?
In many countries, yes. Parental consent or judicial approval can allow marriage below the standard minimum age in certain jurisdictions. However, some countries set an absolute minimum age below which no marriage is permitted regardless of consent. Always check local laws for the most accurate information.
Which country has the highest marriage age?
China has one of the highest minimum marriage ages at 22 for men and 20 for women (recently unified to 20). Countries like Singapore (21), Hong Kong (21), and Nepal (20 with parental consent) also have relatively high marriage ages compared to the global standard of 18.
Does the legal marriage age differ for men and women?
Historically, many countries had different marriage ages for men and women. Today, most nations have equalized the minimum age. However, some countries still maintain different ages. This calculator uses the standard minimum age unless otherwise noted.
Is 18 the universal marriage age?
While 18 is the most common minimum marriage age worldwide, it is not universal. Some countries set the age higher (China at 22, Singapore at 21) while others allow marriage at younger ages, particularly with parental or judicial consent. Always verify with local authorities.