Core Indicators
FP2020 uses a suite of quantitative metrics—Core Indicators—to monitor progress annually across focus countries.
Estimates for the Core Indicators are produced annually by commitment making countries through a network of country-based M&E officers housed in government institutions. Countries receive training and technical support from Track20 to produce Core Indicator data and assess progress.
The Core Indicator definitions and data sources are shown below, and additional information on methodologies can be found on the FP2020 and Track20 websites. The subsequent sections of the report highlight particular indicators and the Estimate Tables present data for each indicator from 2012-2016. In addition, country-specific Core Indicator data is available on country pages on the FP2020 website.
Core Indicators 13 and 17
Core Indicator 13, couple-years of protection (CYPs) and Core Indicator 17, adolescent birth rate (ABR), are not featured in the report this year but are included in the Estimate Tables. CYPs are calculated from routine data collected through Health Management Information Systems, and represent the work being done in-country to collect routine data and use this data to monitor program progress.
In addition, the data used to calculate CYPs was also used in 11 countries to inform current mCPR estimates (Core Indicator 2). The adolescent birth rate is of particular interest in countries with adolescent reproductive health interventions designed to reduce unintended pregnancy. This survey-based measure does not change much from year to year and so has not been highlighted in the report.
1
Number of additional users of modern methods of contraception*
Definition:
The number of additional women (or their partners) of reproductive age currently using a modern contraceptive method compared to 2012
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
UN Population Division (for number of women of reproductive age); Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET) for mCPR, using all available household surveys such as Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), PMA2020, MICS, RHS, and comparable national sources, including service statistics where possible
2
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate, Modern Methods (mCPR)*
Definition:
The percentage of women of reproductive age who are using (or whose partner is using) a modern contraceptive method at a particular point in time.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET), using all available household surveys such as Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), PMA2020, MICS, RHS, and comparable national sources including service statistics where possible
3
Percentage of women with an unmet need for modern methods of contraception**
Definition:
The percentage of fecund women of reproductive age who want no more children or to postpone having the next child, but are not using a contraceptive method, plus women who are currently using a traditional method of family planning. Women using a traditional method are assumed to have an unmet need for modern contraception.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
FPET, using all available household surveys such as DHS, PMA2020, MICS, and RHS
4
Percentage of women whose demand is satisfied with a modern method of contraception**
Definition:
The percentage of women (or their partners) who desire either to have no additional children or to postpone the next child and who are currently using a modern contraceptive method. Women using a traditional method are assumed to have an unmet need for modern contraception.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
FPET, using all available household surveys such as DHS, PMA2020, MICS, and RHS
Notes: *All Women **Married or in-Union Women
5
Number of unintended pregnancies
Definition:
The number of pregnancies that occurred at a time when women (and their partners) either did not want additional children or wanted to delay the next birth. Usually measured with regard to last or recent pregnancies, including current pregnancies.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries
Source:
Core Indicator 1–9 Calculator, using country, regional and global parameters from surveys and other sources
6
Number of unintended pregnancies averted due to modern contraceptive use
Definition:
The number of unintended pregnancies that did not occur during a specified reference period as a result of the protection provided by modern contraceptive use during the reference period.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
Core Indicator 1–9 Calculator, using country, regional and global parameters from surveys and other sources
7
Number of unsafe abortions averted due to modern contraceptive use
Definition:
The number of unsafe abortions that did not occur during a specified reference period as a result of the protection provided by modern contraceptive use during the reference period.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
Core Indicator 1–9 Calculator, using country, regional and global parameters from surveys and other sources
8
Number of maternal deaths averted due to modern contraceptive use
Definition:
The number of maternal deaths that did not occur during a specified reference period as a result of the protection provided by modern contraceptive use during the reference period.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
Core Indicator 1–9 Calculator, using country, regional and global parameters from surveys and other sources
9
Percentage of women using each modern method of contraception
Definition:
The percentage of total family planning users using each modern method of contraception.
Scope:
Reported annually, for all 69 FP2020 focus countries (except Western Sahara)
Source:
Most recent survey, which may be: DHS, MICS, PMA2020, other national surveys
10
Percentage of facilities stocked out, by method offered, on the day of assessment
Definition:
Percentage of facilities stocked out of each type of contraceptive offered, on the day of assessment.
Scope:
2014.5-2016: 36 countries (those with sufficient data)
Source:
UNFPA facility surveys; PMA2020 facility surveys; other facility surveys and LMIS data
11a
Percentage of primary SDPs with at least 3 modern methods of contraception available on day of assessment
Definition:
The percentage of service delivery points (SDPs) that have at least 3 modern methods of contraception available on the day of the assessment. This indicator considers methods (such as injectables), not products (such as the 3-month or 6-month injectable) or brands (such as Depo-Provera).
Scope:
2015-2016: 8 countries (those with sufficient data)
Source:
UNFPA facility surveys; PMA2020 facility surveys
11b
Percentage of secondary/tertiary SDPs with at least 5 modern methods of contraception available on day of assessment
Definition:
The percentage of secondary and tertiary service delivery points (SDPs) that have at least 5 modern methods of contraception available on the day of the assessment. This indicator considers methods (such as injectables), not products (such as the 3 month or 6 month injectable) or brands (such as Depo-Provera). The determination of which health facilities are defined as “secondary” or “tertiary” will be made at the country level, based on existing classifications.
Scope:
2015-2016: 8 countries (those with sufficient data)
Source:
UNFPA facility surveys; PMA2020 facility surveys
12
Annual expenditure on family planning from government domestic budget
Definition:
Total annual public sector recurrent expenditures on family planning. This includes expenditures by all levels of government
Scope:
Not reported individually for countries this year due to challenges with data validation.
Source:
See section on “Domestic Government Expenditures on Family Planning” for more information.
13
Couple-Years of Protection (CYP)
Definition:
The estimated protection provided by family planning services during a one year period, based upon the volume of all contraceptives sold or distributed free of charge to clients during that period. The CYP is calculated by multiplying the quantity of each method distributed to clients by a conversion factor, which yields an estimate of the duration of contraceptive protection provided per unit of that method.
Scope:
13 countries with sufficient available data, reported for 2015
Source:
Calculated from Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) or Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
14
Method Information Index
Definition:
An index measuring the extent to which women were given specific information when they received family planning services. The index is composed of three questions (Were you informed about other methods? Were you informed about side effects? Were you told what to do if you experienced side effects?). The reported value is the percent of women who responded “yes” to all three questions.
Scope:
28 countries; reported for the year with the most recent national survey data, from 2012 to present
Source:
For each country, the most recent national survey (DHS, PMA2020)
15
Percentage of women who were provided with information on family planning during recent contact with a health service provider
Definition:
The percentage of women who were provided information on family planning within the last 12 months through contact with a health service provider. The contact could occur in either a clinic or community setting. Information could have been provided via a number of mechanisms, including counseling, information, education and communication materials, or talks/conversations about family planning.
Scope:
27 countries; reported for year with most recent national survey data, from 2012 to present
Source:
For each country, the most recent national survey (DHS, PMA2020)
16
Percentage of women who decided to use family planning alone or jointly with their husbands/ partners
Definition:
The percentage of women currently using family planning whose decision to use was made mostly alone or jointly with their husband/partner.
Scope:
17 countries; reported for year with most recent national survey data, from 2012 to present
Source:
For each country, the most recent national survey (DHS, PMA2020)
17
Adolescent birth rate
Definition:
The number of births to adolescent females aged 15-19 occurring during a given reference period per 1,000 adolescent females.
Scope:
44 countries; reported for year with most recent national survey data, from 2012 to present
Source:
For each country, the most recent national survey (DHS, PMA2020, MICS)
