Traditional methods of contraception include periodic abstinence (also called the rhythm method), withdrawal, long-term abstinence and prolonged breastfeeding.
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Women using traditional contraception in Europe 2022, by country
As of 2022, Albania had the highest share of women in Europe aged 15 to 49 years using traditional contraception, such as periodic abstinence and withdrawal, with almost ** percent using this form of contraception. North Macedonia and Serbia both had relatively high levels of traditional contraception use at over ** percent. Less than *** percent use traditional forms of contraception in Belgium and Germany.
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Population Reference Bureau. (September 23, 2023). Share of women using any traditional method of contraception in Europe in 2022, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/
Population Reference Bureau. "Share of women using any traditional method of contraception in Europe in 2022, by country." Chart. September 23, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/
Population Reference Bureau. (2023). Share of women using any traditional method of contraception in Europe in 2022, by country. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/
Population Reference Bureau. "Share of Women Using Any Traditional Method of Contraception in Europe in 2022, by Country." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 23 Sep 2023, /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/
Population Reference Bureau, Share of women using any traditional method of contraception in Europe in 2022, by country ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Share of women using any traditional method of contraception in Europe in 2022, by country [Graph], Population Reference Bureau, September 23, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1063223/women-using-traditional-contraception-in-europe/
