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Abortion

For decades, Guttmacher has been documenting the reality of unsafe abortion in the developing world. We have pioneered methodologies to study abortion in countries where it is legally restricted, and our research portfolio includes studies on the incidence of abortion, the factors underlying women’s decisions to end their pregnancies, the conditions under which women obtain abortions, and the health, social and economic consequences of clandestine abortion. The Institute supports policies to promote access to safe abortion services worldwide, including through U.S. foreign aid programs.

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    Unintended Pregnancy and Abortion Worldwide

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    Extensive New Body of Evidence on Abortion in Six Indian States Released

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    Unintended pregnancy and abortion vary across country income groups

Top Facts & Statistics

  • 61%

    of unintended pregnancies worldwide ended in abortion annually in 2015-2019
  • $3.00

    reduction in cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care for every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level
  • 11

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in high-income countries where abortion is broadly legal, 2015-2019

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    L’avortement en Afrique subsaharienne

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Abortion in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Southern Africa

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique de l’Est

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique centrale

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Western Africa

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    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique du Nord

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    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique australe

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  • December 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique

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