7 of the top 10 countries with the highest unmet need for contraception are African

On #WorldContraceptionDay, it's vital to highlight that in 2023, many women and girls aged 15 to 49 globally still have unmet contraceptive needs.

Samoa (28%), Angola (27%), and Liberia (25%) are among the top 10 countries.

Notably, seven of the top 10 are African, underscoring the urgent need for better reproductive health services.

Source:

Focus 2030

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