Mauritania FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 69% (Women 15-49) 65.9% (Girls 15-18) (MICS, 2011)
Most common types: Type 1 & 2
Common ages practiced: 0-4 years (Medium Age of FGM: 4 Years)
Regional information: FGM is prevalent across the country
Practicing groups: All
FGM law in Mauritania: Illegal
(All information has been sourced from 28 to Many, UNICEF and The Orchid Project)