The age of first marriage and its impact on fertility in Algeria

This article aims to study the relation between the age of first marriage and fertility in Algeria due to the important role of marriage in the evolution of fertility levels by describing and analyzing the change in the phenomenon of marriage and fertility by relying on various sources of demographic data. This study showed that the delay in the age of first marriage, which was the result of several factors, including the high educational level of both sexes, women's entry into the labor market, and the duration of marriage, has a direct impact on the average number of children a woman has.