Contraceptive Use by Method 2019
This data booklet presents estimates of the prevalence of contraceptive use by method based on the World Contraceptive Use 2019 (based on data from 1,247 surveys for 195 countries or areas of the world) and additional tabulations obtained from microdata and survey reports.
Methodology and Key Indicators
The estimates of contraceptive prevalence (any, modern or traditional) for 1994 and 2019 are from Estimates and Projections of Family Planning Indicators 2019. These findings are used to monitor SDG Indicator 3.7.1 on Contraceptive Use.
Detailed Contraceptive Methods
The estimates are presented for female and male sterilisation, intrauterine device (IUD), implant, injectable, pill, male condom, withdrawal, rhythm and other methods combined. These methods are categorized within the following scope:
- Female and male sterilisation
- Intrauterine device (IUD) and implant
- Injectable, pill, and male condom
- Withdrawal, rhythm, and other methods
Data Overview Table
| Metric | Value |
| Number of Surveys | 1,247 surveys |
| Geographic Scope | 195 countries or areas |
| Comparison Periods | 1994 and 2019 |
| Primary Indicator | SDG Indicator 3.7.1 |