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* North America was not part of the summary indicators provided by the source. This figure represents the mean contraceptive prevalence, modern methods, among women aged 15 to 49 in the United States and Canada.
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Share of women who use modern contraceptive methods in the world 2024
In 2024, the use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15 to 49 reached ** percent for all women and ** percent for married women. The prevalence of modern contraception varies greatly in the world. In 2024, slightly less than of women in North America used a modern contraceptive method, while **** of women in West and Central Africa used a modern contraceptive method.
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UNFPA. (September 13, 2024). Use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15 to 49, in 2024, by world region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1250486/contraceptive-prevalence-modern-methods-among-women/
UNFPA. "Use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15 to 49, in 2024, by world region." Chart. September 13, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1250486/contraceptive-prevalence-modern-methods-among-women/
UNFPA. (2024). Use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15 to 49, in 2024, by world region. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1250486/contraceptive-prevalence-modern-methods-among-women/
UNFPA. "Use of Modern Contraceptive Methods among Women Aged 15 to 49, in 2024, by World Region." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 13 Sep 2024, /statistics/1250486/contraceptive-prevalence-modern-methods-among-women/
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Use of modern contraceptive methods among women aged 15 to 49, in 2024, by world region [Graph], UNFPA, September 13, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1250486/contraceptive-prevalence-modern-methods-among-women/
