Health · East Africa
Ethiopia Contraceptive Prevalence
36.1%as of 2021-4.3% vs 2020
Share of women ages 15-49, married or in union, using any method of contraception. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Contraceptive Prevalence |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36.1% |
| 2020 | 37.7% |
| 2019 | 41.4% |
| 2018 | 40% |
| 2017 | 36.3% |
| 2016 | 35.9% |
| 2015 | 36.9% |
| 2014 | 42% |
| 2011 | 28.6% |
| 2005 | 14.7% |
| 2000 | 8.1% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ET&metric_key=contraceptive_prevalence_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Contraceptive Prevalence across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Contraceptive Prevalence |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 21.6% |
| Kenya | 62.5% |
| South Africa | 54.6% |
| Egypt | 58.5% |
| Ghana | 36.3% |
| Tanzania | 37.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethiopia's contraceptive prevalence among women 15-49?
Ethiopia's contraceptive prevalence among women 15-49 is 36.1% as of 2021, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Ethiopia Contraceptive Prevalence data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ET&metric_key=contraceptive_prevalence_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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