Belgium vs Portugal: Legally induced abortions by mother's age

Belgium
19,578
in 2011
Portugal
18,601
in 2024
Belgium rank
15th
Portugal rank
17th

Legally induced abortions by mother's age over time

  • Belgium
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 19,578 against 18,601 in Portugal, a difference of 977.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 15th and Portugal ranks 17th of 38 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 16,902 6,526 10,376 Belgium
2010s 19,336 20,308 972 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher legally induced abortions by mother's age, Belgium or Portugal?
Belgium, at 19,578 against 18,601 in Portugal as of 2011.
What is the difference in legally induced abortions by mother's age between Belgium and Portugal?
977, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
9 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2011.
How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
Belgium ranks 15th and Portugal ranks 17th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Legally induced abortions by mother's age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Legally induced abortions by mother's age
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 1,257 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed