Fact Sheet
Top Facts & Statistics
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unintended pregnancies per 1,000 women aged 15-49 worldwide occurred annually between 2015-201943%
of adolescent women in LMICs who want to avoid a pregnancy have an unmet need for modern contraception$10.60
the annual per-person cost in LMICs to meet the need for essential sexual and reproductive health services
Hear From An Expert
It is crucial to emphasize that investments in proven sexual and reproductive health interventions end up averting costs. Every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level would save about $3 in the cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care, because contraception reduces unintended pregnancies.
Elizabeth A. Sully
Senior Research Scientist