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United States Abortion

Demographics

The Guttmacher Institute studies trends in abortion service provision and patient demographics at the state and national level. By providing crucial data and policy analysis on the characteristics of women seeking abortions, the Institute strives to paint a more comprehensive picture of met and unmet reproductive health needs in the United States, especially among disadvantaged groups.

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  • State Policies on Abortion
  • Fact Sheet

    Induced Abortion in the United States

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    Characteristics of U.S. Abortion Patients in 2014 and Changes Since 2008

  • U.S. Abortion Patients
    Infographic

    U.S. Abortion Patients

Top Facts & Statistics

  • 49%

    of abortion patients live below the federal poverty level
  • 59%

    of abortions are obtained by women with children
  • 60%

    of abortions are obtained by women in their twenties

Resources

  • U.S. state map with text "State Laws and Policies"
    May 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies

    Abortion Bans in Cases of Sex or Race Selection or Genetic Anomaly

    United States

    • Abortion
  • U.S. state map with text "State Laws and Policies"
    May 1, 2022 State Laws and Policies

    State Funding of Abortion Under Medicaid

    United States

    • Abortion
  • November 2021 Policy Analysis

    Resources for Journalists: 15 Things to Consider When Covering Abortion, the Supreme Court and a Potential “Post-Roe World”

    Lauren Cross and Elizabeth Nash

    United States

    • Abortion
  • October 2021 Infographic

    58% of U.S. women of reproductive age—40 million women—live in states hostile to abortion rights

    United States

    • Abortion
  • September 2021 Infographic

    If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns or guts Roe v. Wade 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion

    United States

    • Abortion
  • August 2021 Research Article

    Abortion Access for Incarcerated People: Incidence of Abortion and Policies at U.S. Prisons and Jails

    Carolyn Sufrin, Rachel K. Jones, Lauren Beal, William D. Mosher and Suzanne Bell,Obstetrics & Gynecology

    United States

    • Abortion
  • June 2021 Research Article

    Differences in Abortion Rates between Asian Populations by Country of Origin and Nativity Status in New York City, 2011–2015

    Sheila Desai, Mary Huynh and Heidi E. Jones,International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    United States

    • Abortion
  • March 2021 Policy Analysis

    Righting the Course: What Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration Must Do for Abortion Access in the United States

    Megan K. Donovan,Guttmacher Policy Review

    United States

    • Abortion
  • November 2020 Policy Analysis

    Not Up for Debate: LGBTQ People Need and Deserve Tailored Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

    Ruth Dawson and Tracy Leong

    United States

    • Abortion
    • Contraception
    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • October 2020 Blog / Letter / Op-ed

    People of All Religions Use Birth Control and Have Abortions

    Rachel K. Jones

    United States

    • Abortion
    • Contraception

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Abortion is becoming increasingly concentrated among low-income women, which suggests the need for better contraceptive access and family planning counseling. It certainly appears these women are being underserved.

Rachel K. Jones

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