In the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, child marriages occur in all sections of society; however, the highest prevalence is found in Roma communities. Among Roma, child marriage is linked to poverty, school dropout, and patriarchal values that associate female virginity with family ‘honour’.

This is one of 14 country overviews produced by UNFPA EECARO about child marriage in the region, including country-specific national and legal context, responses, data, and recommendations for the future.