Fact Sheet
Top Facts & Statistics
63%
approximate reduction in adolescent maternal deaths in LMICs if all need for sexual and reproductive health services were met$3.00
reduction in cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care for every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level49%
pregnanies in LMICs are unintended
Hear From An Expert
Unintended pregnancy rates remain higher in developing regions than in developed regions. Continued investments are critical to meet the family planning needs of women and couples everywhere.
Jonathan Bearak
Senior Research Scientist