TABLE 2.

Sources of Contraception Among Modern Contraceptive Users, by Region, Method, and Select Demographic Characteristicsa

CategoryPrivate, %Public, %Other, %Total, %No.
Geography
    All 36 countries63343100380,244
    Asia41562100287,646
    East and Southern Africa2671310052,415
    West and Central Africa3165410021,910
Method
    Condom61281110044,322
    Pill5247110056,189
    Injectable2673110055,731
    Implant1386110018,850
    IUD2970110023,987
    Sterilization24743100180,311
Marital status
    Married30682100338,010
    Unmarried4743910010,450
Residence
    Urban45513100130,214
    Rural27702100250,030
Socioeconomic status
    Poorest 20%2276210061,544
    Wealthiest 20%5046410083,892
  • Abbreviation: IUD, intrauterine device.

  • a Pooled data from 36 Demographic and Health Surveys.