Central African Republic vs Mali: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods

Central African Republic
14.4%
in 2019
Mali
16.4%
in 2018
Central African Republic rank
107th
Mali rank
104th

Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Mali
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How they compare

Mali currently reports 16.4% against 14.4% in Central African Republic, a difference of 2.0%.

That makes Mali's figure about 1.1 times Central African Republic's.

Central African Republic ranks 107th and Mali ranks 104th of 113 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Mali Difference Ahead
2000s 10.2% 6.9% 3.3% Central African Republic
2010s 11.3% 9.0% 2.3% Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods, Central African Republic or Mali?
Mali, at 16.4% against 14.4% in Central African Republic as of 2018.
What is the difference in contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods between Central African Republic and Mali?
2.0%, with Mali ahead.
How do Central African Republic and Mali rank globally for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?
Central African Republic ranks 107th and Mali ranks 104th of 113 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods
Unit
% of women ages 15-49
Source
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 1,022 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Estimated share of women using contraceptive methods, among those aged 15–49 and married or in union. This is compared between modern methods and any method (modern or traditional).