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

Denmark
15,097
in 2014
Portugal
18,601
in 2024
Denmark rank
19th
Portugal rank
17th

Legally induced abortions by mother's age over time

  • Denmark
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 18,601 against 15,097 in Denmark, a difference of 3,504.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.2 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 19th and Portugal ranks 17th of 38 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 15,189 822.8 14,366 Denmark
2010s 15,097 16,762 1,665 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher legally induced abortions by mother's age, Denmark or Portugal?
Portugal, at 18,601 against 15,097 in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in legally induced abortions by mother's age between Denmark and Portugal?
3,504, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Portugal?
6 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2014.
How do Denmark and Portugal rank globally for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
Denmark ranks 19th 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
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