Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama

Panama: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 46.9 in 2015. β–² Rising

Latest (2015)
46.9
Change on year
down 22.2%
World rank
56th
of 113 countries
All-time high
60.3
in 2013
All-time low
45.9
in 1976
Years of data
6
1976–2015

Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama, 1976–2015

02040601976199520151976: 45.91979: 54.11984: 54.22009: 59.52013: 60.32015: 46.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama is 46.9, measured in 2015.

The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama peaked at 60.3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 45.9, in 1976.

Panama ranks 56th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 50 45.9 54.1 2
1980s 54.2 54.2 54.2 1
2000s 59.5 59.5 59.5 1
2010s 53.6 46.9 60.3 2

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 54 Tunisia 48.4 compare
  2. 55 Zambia 47.5 compare
  3. 57 Lebanon 46.8 compare
  4. 58 Sao Tome and Principe 46.02 compare
  5. 59 Belarus 45.9 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama?
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Panama was 46.9 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 60.3 in 2013.
What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 45.9 in 1976.
How does Panama rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
Panama ranks 56th out of 113 countries with data for 2015.
Is share of women using modern contraceptive methods rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Panama 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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Indicator
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 1,022 data points, 1961–2024
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