Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States
United States: Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods was 66.1 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Latest (2019)
66.1
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
18th
of 113 countries
All-time high
73.2
in 1975
All-time low
49.1
in 1965
Years of data
9
1965–2019
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States, 1965–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States stood at 66.1.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 4.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States peaked at 73.2 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 49.1, in 1965.
That places United States 18th out of 113 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 49.1 | — |
| 1970 | 56.8 | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 63.5 | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 73.2 | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 60.5 | -17.3% |
| 2002 | 64.43 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 63.1 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 67.72 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 66.1 | -2.4% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 66.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 60.37, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49.1 | 49.1 | 49.1 | 1 |
| 1970s | 63.5 | 56.8 | 73.2 | 4 |
| 2000s | 64.43 | 64.43 | 64.43 | 1 |
| 2010s | 65.64 | 63.1 | 67.72 | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States?
- Contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods in United States was 66.1 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 73.2 in 1975.
- What is the lowest contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.1 in 1965.
- How does United States rank for contraceptive prevalence any methods vs modern methods?
- United States ranks 18th out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this United States 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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