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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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Top Facts & Statistics

  • 49%

    of abortions in developing countries are unsafe
  • 88%

    of abortions worldwide take place in developing countries
  • 35

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 worldwide occurred annually in 2010–2014

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  • December 2018 Policy Analysis

    What Congress Can Do to Restore U.S. Leadership on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

    Jesseca Boyer,Guttmacher Policy Review

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  • November 2018 Research Article

    Health Systems' Capacity to Provide Post-Abortion Care: A Multicountry Analysis Using Signal Functions

    Onikepe Owolabi,Ann BiddlecomandHannah Whitehead,The Lancet Global Health

    International

    • Abortion
  • November 2018 News Release

    Despite Widespread Support for Postabortion Care, Many Countries’ Health Systems Do Not Have the Capacity to Provide Essential Services

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    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Report

    Abortion and Unintended Pregnancy in Six Indian States: Findings and Implications for Policies and Programs

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    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Report

    Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and Postabortion Care in Gujarat, India–2015

    Harihar Sahoo,Melissa Stillman,Jennifer J. FrostandShveta Kalyanwala

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    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Report

    Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and Postabortion Care in Uttar Pradesh, India—2015

    Chander Shekhar,Aparna Sundaram,Rubina Hussain,Manas R. PradhanandShveta Kalyanwala

    International

    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Report

    Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and Postabortion Care in Madhya Pradesh, India—2015

    Rubina Hussain,Chander Shekhar,Ann M. Moore,Harihar SahooandRajib Acharya

    International

    • Abortion
  • November 2018 News Release

    Extensive New Body of Evidence on Abortion in Six Indian States Released

    International

    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Fact Sheet

    Abortion Incidence and Related Services in Six Indian States, 2015

    International

    • Abortion
  • November 2018 Report

    Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and Postabortion Care in Assam—2015

    Manas R. Pradhan,Jennifer J. Frost,Melissa StillmanandHaley Ball

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Hear From An Expert

Abortion has been legal under broad criteria in India since 1971. Data on the national incidence of abortion, how and where women obtain services, and the quality of services are essential to ensure that every woman can receive the care she needs.

Rubina Hussain

Senior Research Associate

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