Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia
Australia: Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods was 64.65 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Latest (2016)
64.65
World rank
23rd
of 113 countries
All-time high
72.2
in 1986
All-time low
59.21
in 2009
Years of data
5
1986–2016
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia, 1986–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Australia recorded 64.65 for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in 2016.
The figure is up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia peaked at 72.2 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 59.21, in 2009.
Australia ranks 23rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 72.2 | — |
| 2006 | 63.06 | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 59.21 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 65.12 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 64.65 | -0.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 64.65 is above the median for high income countries, which is 60.37, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Australia's 64.65 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 52.21, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 61.13 | 59.21 | 63.06 | 2 |
| 2010s | 64.89 | 64.65 | 65.12 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia?
- Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Australia was 64.65 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.2 in 1986.
- What is the lowest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.21 in 2009.
- How does Australia rank for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods?
- Australia ranks 23rd out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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