Female sterilization is the most common contraceptive method used worldwide, with over 219 million users. In comparison, 208 million women used male condoms to avoid pregnancy in 2020. This statistic shows the number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020.
Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020*
(in millions)
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (December 23, 2022). Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020* (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020* (in millions)." Chart. December 23, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2022). Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020* (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Estimated Number of Women of Reproductive Age Worldwide Using Various Contraceptive Methods in 2020* (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Dec 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020* (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/ (last visited December 24, 2024)
Estimated number of women of reproductive age worldwide using various contraceptive methods in 2020* (in millions) [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), December 23, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1235160/number-of-women-contraceptive-method-worldwide/
