
Top Facts & Statistics
$1.7B
estimated total cost of postabortion care in LMICs$1.00
the annual per capita cost to meet the need for essential adolescent 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 level
Hear From An Expert
Addressing unmet need for modern contraception supports health and well-being among women and their families, and improves nations' abilities to meet their development goals. Contraceptive care is a cost-effective health intervention that helps fulfill women's sexual and reproductive rights.

Ann Biddlecom
Director of International Research