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How Old is Malala Yousafzai?
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29 years old
Born July 12, 1997 · 29 years, 2 months, 21 days
Quick biography
Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. She began campaigning for girls’ access to education as a young schoolgirl, writing a blog for the BBC about life under restrictions on schooling.
In October 2012 she survived an assassination attempt targeting her because of her advocacy. After recovering, she continued her campaign internationally, becoming a global symbol of the fight for education.
Career highlights
- ✦2009 — Writes a BBC blog about girls’ education in Swat Valley.
- ✦2012 — Survives an assassination attempt in October.
- ✦2013 — Addresses the United Nations on her 16th birthday.
- ✦2014 — Becomes the youngest Nobel Prize winner ever, sharing the Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi.
- ✦2020 — Graduates from the University of Oxford.
- ✦2026 — Continues advocating for girls’ education through the Malala Fund.
Personal life in brief
Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Prize winner in history and co-founded the Malala Fund to support girls’ education worldwide.
Legacy & influence
In 2014 she became the youngest Nobel Prize winner ever, sharing the Nobel Peace Prize with Kailash Satyarthi. She completed her studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, graduating in 2020, and continues to advocate for girls’ education through the Malala Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Malala Yousafzai?
Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997. This page shows her exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Malala Yousafzai born?
Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora in Pakistan’s Swat Valley.
What is Malala Yousafzai best known for?
She is best known as a campaigner for girls’ education and the youngest Nobel Prize winner ever, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 shared with Kailash Satyarthi.
What did Malala Yousafzai study at university?
She studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford and graduated in 2020.
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