Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods was 17.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1984–2018
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. Measured in % of women ages 15-49.
Analysis
The most recent figure for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo is 17.6%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 203.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 17.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 1991.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 101st of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % of women ages 15-49 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4.4% | — |
| 1991 | 2.3% | -47.7% |
| 2001 | 7.7% | +235.1% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 6.6% | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 7.8% | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 17.6% | +125.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.6% is below the median for low income countries, which is 22.9%, 77% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.3%, 70% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.8% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 6.6% | 17.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Democratic Republic of Congo was 17.6% in 2018, according to Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 17.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 1991.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 101st out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures 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 part of Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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).