Abortions by Country and World 1922-2021

This bar chart race shows the total number of induced abortions the past 100 years by country and total, annually in the world.

The statistics are based on a combination of reported and estimated numbers.

Not included: Abortions abroad (non-residents), miscarriages/fetal deaths.

France includes overseas territories.
Year 2019 to 2021 is not included for India.

Sources:
Various health departments and papers, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, World Healtn Organization.

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