Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary
Hungary: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 54.1% in 2009. ▲ Rising
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary, 1966–2009
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of women ages 15-49.
Analysis
In 2009, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary stood at 54.1%.
Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary peaked at 71.3% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 1966.
Hungary ranks 42nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of women ages 15-49 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 18.5% | — |
| 1969 | 31.0% | +67.6% |
| 1972 | 40.0% | +29.0% |
| 1974 | 44.0% | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 52.0% | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 52.2% | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 62.3% | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 71.3% | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 54.1% | -24.1% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 54.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 60.4%, 90% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 54.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 52.4%, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.8% | 18.5% | 31.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 47.0% | 40.0% | 52.2% | 4 |
| 1980s | 62.3% | 62.3% | 62.3% | 1 |
| 1990s | 71.3% | 71.3% | 71.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 54.1% | 54.1% | 54.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More gender data for Hungary
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 1,338 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.8887 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 8,111 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,111 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.295 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 40,978 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 43,464 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 41,415 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 43,931 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 42,773 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary?
- Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Hungary was 54.1% in 2009, according to Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 71.3% in 1993.
- What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 1966.
- How does Hungary rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
- Hungary ranks 42nd out of 113 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and UN Population Division, via World Bank (2026) – processed by 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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Estimated share of women using modern contraceptive methods, among those aged 15–49 and married or in union.