Legal Minimum Marriage Age Overtime

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:13:41 +0000

⁣What if something as fundamental as the legal age of marriage could change dramatically depending on where—and when—you were born?
This video tracks the legal minimum marriage age over time, revealing how laws across different places have shifted through history. Some of the numbers may be far lower than you expect.
As the timeline unfolds, one uncomfortable question becomes harder to ignore: how recently did some of these laws actually change?
Watch until the end—the past may feel much closer than you think.
⚠ Viewer discretion advised: this video discusses laws involving marriage at young ages.