Family Planning: unmet need

This dataset presents the percentage of women aged 15–49 years who want to avoid or delay pregnancy but are not using any method of contraception. Unmet need for family planning is a key indicator of gaps in access to sexual and reproductive health services and is linked to higher rates of unintended pregnancy and maternal health risks. Reducing unmet need is essential to advancing reproductive rights, gender equality, and informed choice. This indicator helps identify inequities and guide investment in voluntary, rights-based family planning services. Data Soure: UNFPA World Population Dashboard: https://www.unfpa.org/data/world-population-dashboard This is one of many datasets featured on the Midwives’ Data Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen midwifery and advocate for better maternal and newborn health services.