Paraguay vs United States: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods

Paraguay
66.4%
in 2016
United States
66.1%
in 2019
Paraguay rank
17th
United States rank
18th

Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods over time

  • Paraguay
  • United States
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How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 66.4% against 66.1% in United States, a difference of 0.3%.

Paraguay ranks 17th and United States ranks 18th of 113 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods, Paraguay or United States?
Paraguay, at 66.4% against 66.1% in United States as of 2016.
What is the difference in contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods between Paraguay and United States?
0.3%, with Paraguay ahead.
How do Paraguay and United States rank globally for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?
Paraguay ranks 17th and United States ranks 18th 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).