Approximately one in every five pregnancies (21%) ends in abortion, according to a 2020 statistic.
Here's a breakdown of abortion statistics:
- Overall Prevalence: One in four women will experience an abortion during their lifetime.
- Unintended Pregnancies: Around 40% of pregnancies are unintended (as of 2015).
- Abortion Rate of Unintended Pregnancies: About 42% of unintended pregnancies end in abortion (as of 2011).
- Overall Pregnancy Abortion Rate: 21% of all pregnancies end in abortion (as of 2020).
The reference material indicates a notable proportion of pregnancies are unintended, and many of these unintended pregnancies result in abortions. However, it is important to note that the overall abortion rate is derived from all pregnancies, not just unintended ones. The key takeaway is that, as of 2020, about one in five pregnancies end in abortion.
| Statistic | Percentage/Ratio |
|---|---|
| Lifetime abortion rate for women | 1 in 4 |
| Unintended pregnancies (2015) | 40% |
| Unintended pregnancies ending in abortion (2011) | 42% |
| All pregnancies ending in abortion (2020) | 21% |
