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Globally, the legality and acceptance of polygamy vary. It is illegal in the Americas and most of Europe, recognized for Muslims in parts of Asia, and outlawed yet tolerated due to loopholes in some African countries.
Polygamy is legal in 58 out of nearly 200 sovereign states, the vast majority of them being Muslim-majority countries. Some countries that permit polygamy have restrictions, such as requiring the first wife to give her consent. In countries that ban polygamy, the offence is commonly called bigamy, though the penalty varies between jurisdictions.
As of 2024, polygamy is fully legal in 47 countries. These include: The list reveals a concentration of countries in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. This distribution aligns with regions where polygamy is not only legally recognized but also culturally and religiously accepted.
Polygamy is widespread in a cluster of countries in West and Central Africa, including Burkina Faso, (36%), Mali (34%) and Nigeria (28%). In these countries, polygamy is legal, at least to some extent.
Polygamy is permitted in many countries of the world. Here are ten such countries. Also see: Advantages and Disadvantages of being a Lawyer. 1. Afghanistan: The Quran allows for men to have up to four wives in Afghanistan. All of a man’s wives are treated equally. As a result, polygamy is recognized in Afghanistan and widely practiced.
This map demonstrates just how many countries still allow polygamy (which is a marriage containing more than two people), and in which countries it is illegal but not criminalised. Many...
Polygamy is often based on traditional cultural practices or religious beliefs. Here are 5 countries where it is still legal in the world.
Polygamy (taking the form of polygyny) is most common in a region known as the "polygamy belt" in West Africa and Central Africa, with the countries estimated to have the highest polygamy prevalence in the world being Burkina Faso, Mali, Gambia, Niger and Nigeria.
Polygyny is legal in 58 out of nearly 200 sovereign states, the vast majority of them being Muslim-majority countries in Africa and Asia. Polyandry is illegal in virtually every country. A number of countries permit polygyny among Muslims in their communities.
Here are some instances of countries where polygamy is permitted or prohibited: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines (only for Muslims), the Solomon Islands, and other countries are legal.