The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 12–18 % of girls (735–1 083 girls) aged 0–18 are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Austria out of a total population of 5 910 girls aged 0–18 in 2019 and originating from countries where FGM is practised.
Of these 5 910 migrant girls, 38 % (2 243) are second generation.
Girls at risk of FGM in Austria mostly originate from Egypt and Somalia. Smaller groups originate from Ethiopia, Guinea, Iraq, Nigeria and Sudan.
Further information
EIGE's work on female genital mutilation
FGM study: More girls at risk but community opposition growing
Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union: Step-by-step guide
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