Background
In the fifth and latest wave of the Arab Barometer, we asked citizens of Egypt and Iraq – around 2,400 in each country- if they generally approve of female circumcision.
The following factsheet sets out some of the main findings and links to wider information where it is available.
Key facts and figures
APPROVAL OF FEMALE CIRCUMCISION IN EGYPT AND IRAQ
- The percent of individuals who reported that they generally approve of female circumcision was higher among individuals in Egypt (32%), and lower among individuals in Iraq (13%).
- Within Egypt, the percent of individuals who reported that they generally approve of female circumcision was higher among females (51%), and lower among males (14%).
- Within Egypt, the percentage of approval reached 43% amongst Egyptians with a secondary degree education or below compared with only 1% of those with a university education.
- Within Egypt, no statistically significant difference was detected on basis of age – comparing those aged 34 and below, and those aged 35 and above.
- Within Iraq, no statistically significant difference was detected on basis of gender, levels of education, or age categories.
To further explore our data on this topic, we invite you to use our online data analysis tool.
