Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 34.62 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia, 1990–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia is 34.62, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia peaked at 40.5 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.8, in 1997.
That places Ethiopia 76th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.9 | — |
| 1997 | 2.8 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 6.3 | +125.0% |
| 2005 | 13.9 | +120.6% |
| 2011 | 27.3 | +96.4% |
| 2014 | 40.4 | +48.0% |
| 2015 | 35.98 | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 35.3 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 35.12 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 38.37 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 40.5 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 35.6 | -12.1% |
| 2021 | 34.62 | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.85 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.1 | 6.3 | 13.9 | 2 |
| 2010s | 36.14 | 27.3 | 40.5 | 7 |
| 2020s | 35.11 | 34.62 | 35.6 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 73 Kyrgyzstan 37.81 compare
- 74 Syrian Arab Republic 37.5 compare
- 75 Iraq 36.07 compare
- 77 Malaysia 34.5 compare
- 78 Haiti 31.8 compare
- 79 Burkina Faso 31.25 compare
More gender data for Ethiopia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 57,452 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.69 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 1.98 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.07 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 1.95 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 1.92 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2.01 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 1.98 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia?
- Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Ethiopia was 34.62 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.5 in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 in 1997.
- How does Ethiopia rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
- Ethiopia ranks 76th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of women using modern contraceptive methods rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of women using modern contraceptive methods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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