Population Reference Bureau. Family planning worldwide 2008 data sheet.

Abstract

In nearly all developing countries the number of women of reproductive age (ages 15 to 49) will grow between 2005 and 2015 because of the large numbers of young people in these countries. In addition the demand for contraceptives is projected to grow due to couples desires for smaller families. As a result the total cost of contraceptive supplies to meet couples needs is projected to rise by nearly 50 percent (in todays U.S. dollars) in countries such as Tanzania and Nepal. The costs are certain to grow throughout the developing world placing pressure on governments to increase their family planning budgets raise additional donor funds obtain better prices for commodities and/or shift a greater share of costs to users. (excerpt)