An absorbent article includes: a first sheet-like member； a second sheet-like member； an elastic member that is inserted along a lateral direction between a pair of mutually-opposing facing surfaces of the first sheet-like member； joining portions that join the pair of mutually-opposing facing surfaces and that are spaced apart in the lateral direction； and side-seal sections that are disposed at each lateral end portion of the absorbent article. The joining portions are disposed on two sides of the elastic member in a vertical direction, which intersects the lateral direction and a front-rear direction, so that the elastic member is sandwiched and pressed between the joining portions.
