Polygamy in Guinea

Polygamy is prohibited by law in Guinea (with certain exceptions, however).[1]

Prevalence of polygamy

UNICEF reports that 53.4% of Guinean women aged 15–49 are in polygamous marriages.[2] 29.8% of girls aged between 15 and 19 are in polygamous marriages.[3]

References
  1. Articles 315-319, Civil Code of the Republic of Guinea (Code Civil de la Republique de Guinee)
  2. "Early Marriage A Harmful Traditional Practice - A Statistical Exploration", UNICEF, 2005, p. 38.
  3. "Early Marriage A Harmful Traditional Practice - A Statistical Exploration", UNICEF, 2005, p. 38.
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