Lesotho LS: Contraceptive Prevalence: Any Methods: % of Women Aged 15-49

1977 - 2014 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Contraceptive Prevalence: Any Methods: % of Women Aged 15-49 data was reported at 60.200 % in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.700 % for 2011. Lesotho LS: Contraceptive Prevalence: Any Methods: % of Women Aged 15-49 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.650 % from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2014, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.200 % in 2014 and a record low of 7.200 % in 1977. Lesotho LS: Contraceptive Prevalence: Any Methods: % of Women Aged 15-49 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank: Health Statistics. Contraceptive prevalence rate is the percentage of women who are practicing, or whose sexual partners are practicing, any form of contraception. It is usually measured for women ages 15-49 who are married or in union.; ; UNICEF's State of the World's Children and Childinfo, United Nations Population Division's World Contraceptive Use, household surveys including Demographic and Health Surveys and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys.; Weighted average; Contraceptive prevalence amongst women of reproductive age is an indicator of women's empowerment and is related to maternal health, HIV/AIDS, and gender equality.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
60.20 2014 50.70 2011 7.20 1977 60.20 2014 % yearly 1977 - 2014

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Lesotho Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,733.382 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,321.604 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.084 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 34.905 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 38.356 2030 yearly 1989 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 35.304 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.060 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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