An absorbent article (1) has exterior body (1B). In the exterior body has an edge part (7) which is forming a part of the leg opening unit. A rear end of the absorber is positioned in the crotch region so as not to overlap with a waistline elastic member (3A).In an absorber disposition region in which the absorber (40) is disposed, an end in a widthwise direction of the exterior body is positioned inside in the widthwise direction more significantly than an end in the widthwise direction of the absorber, and a part of a leg-holes elastic member is disposed.