Female genital mutilation: How many girls are at risk in Spain?

The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 9–15 % of girls (3 435–6 025 girls aged 0–18) are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Spain out of a total population of 39 734 girls aged 0–18 in 2018 and originating from countries where FGM is practised.

Of these 39 734 migrant girls, 79 % (31 232) are second generation.

Girls at risk of FGM in Spain mostly originate from Guinea, Mali and The Gambia. Smaller groups of girls originate from Egypt, Mauritania, and Nigeria.

Further information

Report: Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union: Denmark, Spain, Luxembourg and Austria

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