Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary
Hungary: Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods was 54.1% in 2009. ▲ Rising
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary, 1966–2009
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.
Contraceptive usage: modern methods vs. any methods in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of women ages 15-49 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 18.5% | — |
| 1969 | 31.0% | +67.6% |
| 1972 | 40.0% | +29.0% |
| 1974 | 44.0% | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 52.0% | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 52.2% | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 62.3% | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 71.3% | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 54.1% | -24.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 54.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 60.4%, 90% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 54.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 52.4%, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
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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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).