Policy Analysis
Top Facts & Statistics
$10.60
the annual per-person cost in LMICs to meet the need for essential sexual and reproductive health services$1.7B
estimated total cost of postabortion care in LMICs$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
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 Sully
Senior Research Scientist
