Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary

Hungary: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods was 54.1% in 2009. ▲ Rising

Latest (2009)
54.1%
World rank
42nd
of 113 countries
All-time high
71.3%
in 1993
All-time low
18.5%
in 1966
Years of data
9
1966–2009

Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary, 1966–2009

204060801966198720091966: 18.5 % of women ages 15-491969: 31 % of women ages 15-491972: 40 % of women ages 15-491974: 44 % of women ages 15-491975: 52 % of women ages 15-491977: 52.2 % of women ages 15-491986: 62.3 % of women ages 15-491993: 71.3 % of women ages 15-492009: 54.1 % 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. Measured in % of women ages 15-49.

Analysis

Hungary recorded 54.1% for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in 2009.

Over the whole period, contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary peaked at 71.3% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 1966.

That places Hungary 42nd out of 113 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24.8% 18.5% 31.0% 2
1970s 47.0% 40.0% 52.2% 4
1980s 62.3% 62.3% 62.3% 1
1990s 71.3% 71.3% 71.3% 1
2000s 54.1% 54.1% 54.1% 1

Countries ranked near Hungary

  1. 39 Russia 55.0% compare
  2. 39 Singapore 55.0% compare
  3. 41 Bangladesh 54.7% compare
  4. 43 Sri Lanka 53.6% compare
  5. 44 Jamaica 53.2% compare
  6. 45 Japan 52.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary?
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary was 54.1% in 2009, 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 Hungary?
The highest recorded value was 71.3% in 1993.
What is the lowest contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods recorded in Hungary?
The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 1966.
How does Hungary rank for contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods?
Hungary ranks 42nd out of 113 countries with data for 2009.
Where does this Hungary 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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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
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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).