Fact Sheet
Top Facts & Statistics
3.9M
adolescents annually do not deliver their babies in a health facility68%
approximate reduction in unintended pregnancies if all unmet need for modern contraception were satisfied in low- and middle-income countries93
unintended pregnancies per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in low income countries in 2015-2019
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