Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq
Iraq: Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods was 36.07 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
36.07
World rank
75th
of 113 countries
All-time high
36.07
in 2018
All-time low
10.4
in 1989
Years of data
6
1974–2018
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq, 1974–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq is 36.07, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq peaked at 36.07 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10.4, in 1989.
That places Iraq 75th out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 12.9 | — |
| 1989 | 10.4 | -19.4% |
| 2000 | 25.4 | +144.3% |
| 2006 | 32.85 | +29.3% |
| 2011 | 33.6 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 36.07 | +7.4% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 36.07 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 50.09, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 36.07 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 39.3, 92% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 1 |
| 1980s | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.12 | 25.4 | 32.85 | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.84 | 33.6 | 36.07 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq?
- Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Iraq was 36.07 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 36.07 in 2018.
- What is the lowest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.4 in 1989.
- How does Iraq rank for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods?
- Iraq ranks 75th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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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