Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 43.9 in 2020. βΌ Falling
Latest (2020)
43.9
World rank
64th
of 113 countries
All-time high
50.1
in 1997
All-time low
42.32
in 2012
Years of data
5
1997β2020
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova, 1997β2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova is 43.9, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova peaked at 50.1 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 42.32, in 2012.
That places Republic of Moldova 64th out of 113 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.1 | 50.1 | 50.1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 43.75 | 43.71 | 43.8 | 2 |
| 2010s | 42.32 | 42.32 | 42.32 | 1 |
| 2020s | 43.9 | 43.9 | 43.9 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 61 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 45.1 compare
- 62 Algeria 44.9 compare
- 63 Cambodia 44.7 compare
- 65 Palestine, State of 42.8 compare
- 66 Madagascar 42.7 compare
- 66 Nepal 42.7 compare
More gender data for Republic of Moldova
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 492.95 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -4.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,841 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,766 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,090 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 16,044 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 15,279 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,242 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 15,864 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 16,866 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova?
- Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Republic of Moldova was 43.9 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 50.1 in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.32 in 2012.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 64th out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of women using modern contraceptive methods rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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