Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Share of women using modern contraceptive methods was 56.4% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan, 1996–2022
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
The most recent figure for share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan is 56.4%, measured in 2022.
Over the whole period, share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan peaked at 63.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 51.3%, in 1996.
That places Uzbekistan 36th out of 113 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | % of women ages 15-49 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 51.3% | — |
| 2000 | 63.6% | +24.0% |
| 2002 | 62.8% | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 61.7% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 56.4% | -8.6% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 56.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 45.1%, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 56.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 52.4%, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.3% | 51.3% | 51.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 62.7% | 61.7% | 63.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 56.4% | 56.4% | 56.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
More gender data for Uzbekistan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 12,649 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 27,599 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 27,599 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.76 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 438,882 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 471,492 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 445,597 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 479,187 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 444,543 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan?
- Share of women using modern contraceptive methods in Uzbekistan was 56.4% in 2022, 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of women using modern contraceptive methods recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.3% in 1996.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for share of women using modern contraceptive methods?
- Uzbekistan ranks 36th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.