Fact Sheet
Top Facts & Statistics
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reduction in cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care for every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level121M
unintended pregnancies annually worldwide in 2015-201960%
approximate reduction in adolescent unintended pregnancies if all unmet need for modern contraception were satisfied in LMICs
Hear From An Expert
Generally speaking, abortion rates are similar in countries where abortion is broadly legal and in those where it is restricted - underscoring that women seek abortion when experiencing unintended pregnancy, regardless of its legal status.
Jonathan Bearak
Senior Research Scientist