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.

Fact Sheet

Induced Abortion in the United States
Report

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

U.S. Abortion Patients

Top Facts & Statistics

Resources

January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
Abortion Bans in Cases of Sex or Race Selection or Genetic Anomaly
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January 1, 2019 State Laws and Policies
State Funding of Abortion Under Medicaid
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November 2018 Research Article
Managing Religion and Morality Within the Abortion Experience: Qualitative Interviews With Women Obtaining Abortions in the U.S.

Lori F. Frohwirth,Michele ColemanandAnn M. Moore,World Medical & Health Policy
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Abortion
August 2018 Research Article
Sexual Orientation and Exposure to Violence Among U.S. Patients Undergoing Abortion

Rachel K. Jones,Jenna JermanandBrittany M. Charlton,Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Abortion
January 2018 Fact Sheet
State Facts About Abortion
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October 2017 News Release
Abortion Is a Common Experience for U.S. Women, Despite Dramatic Declines in Rates
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October 2017 Infographic
Abortion rates by income
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October 2017 Research Article
Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014

Rachel K. JonesandJenna Jerman,American Journal of Public Health
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October 2017 Infographic
Abortion rates by race and ethnicity
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August 2017 Research Article
Which Abortion Patients Have Had a Prior Abortion? Findings from the 2014 U.S. Abortion Patient Survey

Rachel K. Jones,Jenna JermanandMeghan Ingerick,Journal of Women's Health
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Abortion is becoming increasingly concentrated among poor women, which suggests the need for better contraceptive access and family planning counseling. It certainly appears these women are being underserved

Rachel K. Jones

Principal Research Scientist

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