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In 2017, the U.S. abortion rate reached a historic low since abortion was legalized in 1973. Find out more in our fact sheet.

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The Guttmacher Institute conducts global studies on topics such as the incidence of abortion, barriers to contraceptive use, and the reproductive health needs of adolescents. Through its Adding It Up series, the Institute generates evidence on the costs and benefits of investing in SRH services in the developing world. Guttmacher also brings an evidence-based perspective to key policy discussions—for example, by leading an effort to ensure that sexual and reproductive health indicators are given priority in the emerging global development agenda.

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Top Facts & Statistics

  • 44%

    of all pregnancies worldwide were unintended in 2010–2014

  • 6.9M

    women are treated annually in developing regions for complications of unsafe abortions

  • 214M

    women in developing regions want to avoid pregnancy but are not using a modern contraceptive method

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It’s significant that sexual and reproductive health and rights issues are now recognized explicitly as integral to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, since that was not the case with the previous iteration of global development goals. The next hurdle is to ensure that countries adopt, adapt to and commit to these global goals

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