Afghanistans Civil Code sets the marriage age at 18 for males and 16 for girls. It says a father can agree to allow his daughter to marry at 15. There are no circumstances under Afghanistans national laws in which a child under 15 can be legally married.

What age can you get married in Afghanistan?

Child marriages are illegal but widespread in Afghanistan. Afghanistans minimum age of marriage for girls is 16 or 15 well below the internationally recommended standard of 18. These unions mainly happen in rural areas, especially along the borders with Pakistan.

What is the legal age in Afghanistan?

There is no age of consent in Afghanistan, as all sexual activity outside of marriage is illegal. The minimum age of marriage for men is 18, and is 16 for women. Afghanistan does not have a close-in-age exemption.

Can Muslims get married at 14?

No age limits have been fixed by Islam for marriage according to Reuben Levy, and quite young children may be legally married. The girl may not live with the husband however until she is fit for marital sexual relations.