What is the difference in contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods between Central African Republic and Sudan?

2.4%, with Central African Republic ahead.

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.

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

Central African Republic

14.4%

in 2019

Sudan

12.0%

in 2014

Central African Republic rank

107th

Sudan rank

110th

Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods over time

Central African Republic
Sudan

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 14.4% against 12.0% in Sudan, a difference of 2.4%.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.2 times Sudan's.

Central African Republic ranks 107th and Sudan ranks 110th 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	Sudan	Difference	Ahead
2000s	10.2%	9.0%	1.2%	Central African Republic
2010s	11.3%	8.5%	2.9%	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 Sudan?: Central African Republic, at 14.4% against 12.0% in Sudan as of 2019.
What is the difference in contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods between Central African Republic and Sudan?: 2.4%, with Central African Republic ahead.
How do Central African Republic and Sudan rank globally for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?: Central African Republic ranks 107th and Sudan ranks 110th 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: 07 August 2026

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).