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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

  • 39

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in low-income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-2019
  • $1.00

    the annual per capita cost to meet the need for essential adolescent sexual and reproductive health services
  • 39

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–49 worldwide occurred annually in 2015–2019

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  • March 2021 News Release

    APHRC and Guttmacher Institute announce partnership to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • February 2021 Policy Analysis

    The Case for Ending the “Global Gag Rule” and the Helms Amendment

    Elizabeth Sully and Zara Ahmed

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Latin America and the Caribbean

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Haciendo Cuentas: Invertir en salud sexual y reproductiva en América Central

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Haciendo Cuentas: Invertir en salud sexual y reproductiva en América del Sur

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    • Abortion
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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Haciendo Cuentas: Invertir en salud sexual y reproductiva en América Latina y el Caribe

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Central America

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in South America

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  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Haciendo Cuentas: Invertir en salud sexual y reproductiva en el Caribe

    Global

    • Abortion
    • Contraception
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    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • February 2021 Fact Sheet

    Adding It Up: Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Caribbean

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Hear From An Expert

Unintended pregnancy and abortion are reproductive health experiences shared by millions of people every year in every part of the world, irrespective of personal status or circumstances.What differs are the obstacles people face—legal, social, economic or others—in exercising their reproductive autonomy.

Jonathan Bearak

Senior Research Scientist

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