TABLE 2 Two Types of Changesa in Quintile Gaps for Contraceptive Use, Illustrative Examples From Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopia: Rising GapsEritrea: Declining Gaps
Gap at Initial SurveyGap at Latest SurveyGap ChangeGap at Initial SurveyGap at Latest SurveyGap Change
CPR
Poor3.513.39.82.51.7−0.8
Rich28.351.823.525.520.4−5.1
Gap24.838.513.723.018.7−4.3
mCPR
Poor2.713.010.30.31.41.1
Rich22.948.225.318.917.9−1.0
Gap20.235.215.018.616.5−2.1
  • a The rising CPR and mCPR gaps in Ethiopia are a reflection of larger gains among the rich than among the poor. On the other hand, in Eritrea the CPR and mCPR fell among both quintiles but more so in the wealthiest quintile, resulting in shrinking gaps.