Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan
Pakistan: Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods was 25 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
25
World rank
91st
of 113 countries
All-time high
26.1
in 2013
All-time low
3.9
in 1975
Years of data
13
1975–2018
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan, 1975–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 25 for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in 2018.
The figure is up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan peaked at 26.1 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.9, in 1975.
That places Pakistan 91st out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3.9 | — |
| 1985 | 7.63 | +95.5% |
| 1991 | 9 | +18.0% |
| 1993 | 17.6 | +95.6% |
| 1995 | 12.6 | -28.4% |
| 1997 | 16.9 | +34.1% |
| 2001 | 20.21 | +19.6% |
| 2003 | 25.2 | +24.7% |
| 2006 | 18.4 | -27.0% |
| 2007 | 21.7 | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 19.3 | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 26.1 | +35.2% |
| 2018 | 25 | -4.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 25 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 45.1, 55% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 25 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 39.3, 64% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.63 | 7.63 | 7.63 | 1 |
| 1990s | 14.03 | 9 | 17.6 | 4 |
| 2000s | 20.96 | 18.4 | 25.2 | 5 |
| 2010s | 25.55 | 25 | 26.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 88 Senegal 25.6 compare
- 89 Mozambique 25.4 compare
- 90 Cote d'Ivoire 25.15 compare
- 92 East Timor 24.1 compare
- 93 Burundi 22.9 compare
- 94 Togo 21.4 compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan?
- Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in Pakistan was 25 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 26.1 in 2013.
- What is the lowest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9 in 1975.
- How does Pakistan rank for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods?
- Pakistan ranks 91st out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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