A new study by the United Nations Population Fund found that investing in family planning in developing countries could save up to $11.3 billion each year in health care costs. Currently, there are 222 million women in developing countries who are not receiving adequate family planning services. In addition to reducing health care costs, the study shows that increased access to family planning services can contribute to economic growth and development, lower infant mortality rates, and improved gender equality. In recent years, funding for family planning in developing countries has declined and contraceptive use has remained about the same globally.