Laos vs Turkey: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods

Laos
51.0%
in 2017
Turkey
48.9%
in 2018
Laos rank
49th
Turkey rank
52nd

Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods over time

  • Laos
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Laos currently reports 51.0% against 48.9% in Turkey, a difference of 2.1%.

Laos ranks 49th and Turkey ranks 52nd of 113 countries.

Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods, Laos or Turkey?
Laos, at 51.0% against 48.9% in Turkey as of 2017.
What is the difference in contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods between Laos and Turkey?
2.1%, with Laos ahead.
How do Laos and Turkey rank globally for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?
Laos ranks 49th and Turkey ranks 52nd 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).