DHS 2014-2021

Number of circumcised females to the total number of females within the geographical boundaries of the country or to a specific administrative unit at a specific point of time.

The number of circumcised females who were married in the age group (15-49) years / total number of females in the same age group who had already married × 100.

This indicator is useful in identifying the prevalence of female circumcision in Egypt and gives a clear picture of the prevalence of this phenomenon.