Family planning is the most effective method to control the continuing growth of the population. Ethiopia is currently one of the fastest growing countries in the world, with a growth rate of 3.02% per year. In the next forty to fifty years, Ethiopia is predicted to account for a significant portion of the population growth expected throughout Africa. According to Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS) 2019, the intended use of family planning is only 36% in the country. Therefore, this study aimed to assessing the socio-demographic determinants of use of family planning among the community and regions in Ethiopia. A total of five thousand four hundred forty-three women in the age group 15 to 49 years were considered in the final data analysis. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test of independency and multilevel random coefficient model were used in the study. Sixty-four percent of the eligible women who were included in the study did not use family planning. The outcome also shows that regional and community differences accounted for almost 20% (18.6) and 22.2% (14.1) of the variation in family planning use, respectively. Women’s preceding birth interval, residence (rural/urban), their educational level, number of living children, wealth status, educational level of their husbands, currently wanted pregnancy, sex of household head, their employment status, regions and exposure to mass media have been identified as an important determinant of intended use of family planning among women of Ethiopia. To address identified concerns and assure improved levels of family planning use, decisive action is needed. This action may include educational intervention, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of family planning services, and scheduling training for providers. This information is crucial for developing strategic policies and raising the standard of family planning services. This research is crucial for developing strategic policies and raising the standard of family planning services. To ensure the success of the national family planning initiatives, the government and relevant organizations must put plans into place that target these effects.
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