Afghanistan (no data available)
Female genital cutting – mutilation is present in Afghanistan.[99]
Iran (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Female genital cutting – mutilation exists in Western and Southern Iran, primarily in Iranian Kurdistan where it is reported to be widespread, but also in regions such as Khuzestan.[78][104][105]
Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan (72.7% prevalence (excluding Dohuk), Type I and II[106])
There is no law against FGM in Iraqi Kurdistan, but in 2007 a draft legislation condemning the practice was submitted to the Regional Parliament,[107] but was not passed.[108][80]
Jordan (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Female genital cutting – mutilation is prevalent in Jordan.[104]
Oman (No national prevalence figures avail.)
The practice is prevalent in Oman. [109][110][80]
Pakistan (No national prevalence figures avail.)
The practice is prevalent in Pakistan. [109][110][80]
Palestinian territories (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Female genital cutting – mutilation is prevalent in Palestinian territories. [80][81][82]
Saudi-Arabia (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Female gender cutting – mutilation is prevalent in Northern Saudi-Arabia.[104]
Syria (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Circumstantial evidence suggests Female genital cutting – mutilation exists in Syria.[78][104]
Turkey (No national prevalence figures avail.)
Circumstantial evidence suggests Female genital cutting – mutilation exists in Turkey.[78][104]
United Arab Emirates(No national prevalence figures avail., Type I[111])
The WHO mentions a study that documents Female genital cutting in United Arab Emirates, but does not provide data.[24] A report at a conference in 2003 of the findings by the authors suggest that the practice is prevalent in rural and urban UAE, but is declining.[111][80]
Yemen (23% prevalence in women 15 to 49[112])
In addition to the adult prevalence,[80] UNICEF reports that 20% of women aged 15–49 have a daughter who had the procedure.