Contraceptive Prevalence Rate 2013

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate indicates the percentage of women using contraception. Explore global rankings, compare countries, and view trends.

170 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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1	Norway	88.4 %
2	Portugal	86.8 %
3	Czech Republic	86.3 %
4	Malta	85.8 %
5	China	84.6 %
6	Puerto Rico	84.1 %
7	United Kingdom	84 %
8	Costa Rica	82.2 %
9	Switzerland	82 %
10	Hungary	80.6 %
11	Brazil	80.3 %
12	South Korea	80 %
13	Slovakia	79.8 %
14	Thailand	79.6 %
15	Russia	79.5 %
16	Paraguay	79.4 %
17	Colombia	79.1 %
18	Argentina	78.9 %
19	Slovenia	78.9 %
20	United States Virgin Islands	78.4 %
21	Vietnam	77.8 %
22	Uruguay	77 %
23	France	76.4 %
24	United States	76.4 %
25	Greece	76.2 %
26	Mauritius	75.8 %
27	Sweden	75.2 %
28	New Zealand	75 %
29	Cuba	74.3 %
30	Canada	74 %
31	Iran	73.3 %
32	Turkey	73 %
33	Dominican Republic	72.9 %
34	Ecuador	72.7 %
35	Poland	72.7 %
36	Belarus	72.6 %
37	El Salvador	72.5 %
38	Nicaragua	72.4 %
39	Australia	72.3 %
40	Mexico	70.9 %
41	Belgium	70.4 %
42	Venezuela	70.3 %
43	Romania	69.8 %
44	Austria	69.6 %
45	Albania	69.3 %
46	Bulgaria	69.2 %
47	Jamaica	69 %
48	Netherlands	69 %
49	Peru	68.9 %
50	North Korea	68.6 %
51	Sri Lanka	68 %
52	Latvia	67.8 %
53	Republic of Moldova	67.8 %
54	Morocco	67.4 %
55	Ukraine	66.7 %
56	Guam	66.6 %
57	Germany	66.2 %
58	Spain	65.7 %
59	Bhutan	65.6 %
60	Honduras	65.2 %
61	Eswatini	65.2 %
62	Uzbekistan	64.9 %
63	Ireland	64.8 %
64	Chile	64.2 %
65	Estonia	63.4 %
66	Tunisia	63 %
67	Lithuania	62.9 %
68	Italy	62.7 %
69	Singapore	62 %
70	Indonesia	61.9 %
71	Bahrain	61.8 %
72	Turkmenistan	61.8 %
73	Algeria	61.4 %
74	Cabo Verde	61.3 %
75	Bangladesh	61.2 %
76	Serbia	60.8 %
77	Bolivia	60.5 %
78	Egypt	60.3 %
79	South Africa	59.9 %
80	Jordan	59.3 %
81	Zimbabwe	58.5 %
82	Syrian Arab Republic	58.3 %
83	Lebanon	58 %
84	Belize	55.2 %
85	Namibia	55.1 %
86	Mongolia	55 %
87	India	54.8 %
88	Grenada	54.3 %
89	Japan	54.3 %
90	Georgia	53.4 %
91	Botswana	52.8 %
92	Panama	52.2 %
93	Kuwait	52 %
94	Rwanda	51.6 %
95	Iraq	51.2 %
96	Azerbaijan	51.1 %
97	Kazakhstan	51 %
98	Cambodia	50.5 %
99	Nepal	49.7 %
100	Malaysia	49 %
101	Philippines	48.9 %
102	Kyrgyzstan	47.8 %
103	Lesotho	47 %
104	Malawi	46.1 %
105	Myanmar	46 %
106	Bosnia and Herzegovina	45.8 %
107	Suriname	45.6 %
108	Kenya	45.5 %
109	Libya	45.2 %
110	Congo	44.7 %
111	Guatemala	43.3 %
112	Cook Islands	43.2 %
113	Qatar	43.2 %
114	Anguilla	43 %
115	Guyana	42.5 %
116	Trinidad and Tobago	42.5 %
117	Zambia	40.8 %
118	Madagascar	39.9 %
119	Montenegro	39.4 %
120	Laos	38.4 %
121	Vanuatu	38.4 %
122	Sao Tome and Principe	38.4 %
123	Nauru	35.6 %
124	Maldives	34.7 %
125	Solomon Islands	34.6 %
126	Haiti	34.5 %
127	Tanzania	34.4 %
128	Papua New Guinea	32.4 %
129	Oman	31.7 %
130	Gabon	31.1 %
131	Tuvalu	30.5 %
132	Uganda	30 %
133	Samoa	28.7 %
134	Ethiopia	28.6 %
135	Tajikistan	27.9 %
136	Yemen	27.7 %
137	United Arab Emirates	27.5 %
138	Pakistan	27 %
139	Comoros	25.7 %
140	Saudi Arabia	23.8 %
141	Ghana	23.5 %
142	Cameroon	23.4 %
143	Kiribati	22.3 %
144	Timor-Leste	22.3 %
145	Burundi	21.9 %
146	Afghanistan	21.8 %
147	Central African Republic	19 %
148	Côte d'Ivoire	18.2 %
149	Djibouti	17.8 %
150	Angola	17.7 %
151	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	17.7 %
152	Burkina Faso	16.2 %
153	Togo	15.2 %
154	Somalia	14.6 %
155	Nigeria	14.1 %
156	Guinea-Bissau	14 %
157	Niger	13.9 %
158	Gambia	13.3 %
159	Senegal	13.1 %
160	Benin	12.9 %
161	Mozambique	11.6 %
162	Liberia	11.4 %
163	Sierra Leone	11 %
164	Equatorial Guinea	10.1 %
165	Mauritania	9.3 %
166	Mali	8.2 %
167	Eritrea	8 %
168	Guinea	5.6 %
169	Chad	4.8 %
170	South Sudan	3.5 %

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2013, the country with the highest Contraceptive Prevalence Rate was Norway at 88.4%, while the global range spanned from a minimum of 3.5% to a maximum of 88.4%. The average prevalence rate across 170 countries was 51.37%, offering a snapshot of contraceptive use worldwide.

Socioeconomic Factors and Contraceptive Use

Socioeconomic conditions significantly influence contraceptive prevalence rates. Countries with higher economic development, such as Norway (88.4%), Portugal (86.8%), and the United Kingdom (84%), demonstrate high contraceptive use. These nations typically have robust healthcare systems, comprehensive sexual education programs, and widespread access to contraceptive methods. In contrast, countries like South Sudan (3.5%) and Chad (4.8%) often face economic challenges that limit healthcare infrastructure and access to contraceptives.

Policy and Healthcare Access

Government policies and healthcare accessibility play crucial roles in shaping contraceptive prevalence. In China (84.6%), state-led initiatives have historically promoted family planning, resulting in high contraceptive use. Similarly, Costa Rica (82.2%) benefits from a strong public health system that ensures contraceptives are available to a wide segment of the population. Conversely, in countries like Guinea (5.6%) and Eritrea (8%), limited government support for family planning and inadequate healthcare delivery contribute to low prevalence rates.

Cultural and Religious Influences

Cultural norms and religious beliefs can also impact contraceptive use. In Mali (8.2%) and Mauritania (9.3%), traditional beliefs and religious teachings often discourage the use of contraceptives, leading to lower prevalence rates. Meanwhile, in more secular countries like Switzerland (82%) and the Czech Republic (86.3%), cultural acceptance of contraceptive use is higher, contributing to greater prevalence.

Demographic Patterns and Urbanization

Urbanization and demographic trends are vital in understanding contraceptive prevalence. Urban areas generally provide better access to healthcare services and education, facilitating higher contraceptive use. For example, Hungary (80.6%) and Malta (85.8%) have substantial urban populations with access to healthcare services. In contrast, predominantly rural countries such as Equatorial Guinea (10.1%) and Liberia (11.4%) often struggle with the distribution of healthcare resources, including contraceptives, thereby exhibiting lower prevalence rates.

Overall, the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate in 2013 highlights significant disparities driven by economic, policy, cultural, and demographic factors. Understanding these influences is crucial for addressing global health challenges and improving access to reproductive health services worldwide.

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