married or in a union women; based on survey results
Supplementary notes
The figures are based on median estimates of contraceptive prevalence. Any method of contraception is included.
Women with unmet need for family planning are aged 15-49 years who want to stop or delay childbearing but are not using a method of contraception.
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Share of women with unmet need for family planning Japan 1990-2022
In 2022, the unmet need for family planning among the female Japanese population reached around ** percent. The figures refer to the percentage of women who are aged 15-49 years and married or in a union and want to stop or delay childbearing but do not use any methods of contraception.
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (April 3, 2022). Estimated share of women who are married or in a union not using any contraceptive methods in Japan from 1990 to 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/642823/japan-unmet-need-family-planning/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Estimated share of women who are married or in a union not using any contraceptive methods in Japan from 1990 to 2022." Chart. April 3, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/642823/japan-unmet-need-family-planning/
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Estimated share of women who are married or in a union not using any contraceptive methods in Japan from 1990 to 2022 [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), April 3, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/642823/japan-unmet-need-family-planning/
