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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

  • Unintended pregnancy and abortion vary across country income groups
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    Unintended pregnancy and abortion vary across country income groups

Top Facts & Statistics

  • $1.00

    the annual per capita cost to meet the need for essential adolescent sexual and reproductive health services
  • 32

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in high income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-2019
  • $1.7B

    estimated total cost of postabortion care in LMICs

Resources

  • November 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Southeast Asia

    Global

    • Abortion
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    • Teens
  • November 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Western Asia

    Global

    • Abortion
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  • November 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Central Asia

    Global

    • Abortion
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  • November 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women in India

    Global

    • Abortion
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    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • September 2020 Fact Sheet

    Coûts des soins après avortement au Sénégal

    Global

    • Abortion
  • September 2020 Fact Sheet

    Costs of Postabortion Care in Senegal

    Global

    • Abortion
  • September 2020 Blog / Letter / Op-ed

    The Trump Administration Wants to Make the Global Gag Rule Even More Harmful

    Lauren Cross and Zara Ahmed,Ms. Magazine

    Global

    • Abortion
  • July 2020 Blog / Letter / Op-ed

    Covid-19 threatens to unravel years of progress on reproductive health and rights

    Herminia Palacio and Susheela Singh,BMJ Opinion

    Global

    • Abortion
    • Contraception
    • Pregnancy
  • July 2020 Blog / Letter / Op-ed

    Here's Why Congress Must Repeal the Helms Amendment

    Zara Ahmed,NBC

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    • Abortion
  • July 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire

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Generally speaking, abortion rates are similar in countries where abortion is broadly legal and in those where it is restricted - underscoring that women seek abortion when experiencing unintended pregnancy, regardless of its legal status.

Jonathan Bearak

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