Top Facts & Statistics
$10.60
the annual per-person cost in LMICs to meet the need for essential sexual and reproductive health services$3.00
reduction in cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care for every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level218M
women in low- and middle-income countries have an unmet need for modern contraception
Hear From An Expert
Investing in modern contraception is not only the right thing to do; it's also a smart investment. For every additional $1 invested in contraceptive services in low- and middle-income countries, the cost of pregnancy-related and newborn care is reduced by about $3.
Elizabeth A. Sully
Senior Research Scientist