Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia

Croatia: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 2,828 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,828 Number
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
40th
of 49 countries
All-time high
51,975 Number
in 1981
All-time low
2,416 Number
in 2017
Years of data
57
1965–2024

Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia, 1965–2024

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Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

Croatia recorded 2,828 Number for legally induced abortions by mother's age in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia peaked at 51,975 Number in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2,416 Number, in 2017.

Croatia ranks 40th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia, year by year

Annual values for Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia, 1965 to 2024.
Year Number Change
1965 33,260 Number —
1969 37,119 Number +11.6%
1970 38,529 Number +3.8%
1971 36,575 Number -5.1%
1972 37,139 Number +1.5%
1973 37,493 Number +1.0%
1974 39,441 Number +5.2%
1975 40,870 Number +3.6%
1976 41,216 Number +0.8%
1977 43,789 Number +6.2%
1978 42,332 Number -3.3%
1979 44,567 Number +5.3%
1980 47,827 Number +7.3%
1981 51,975 Number +8.7%
1982 51,534 Number -0.8%
1983 47,996 Number -6.9%
1984 48,771 Number +1.6%
1985 51,549 Number +5.7%
1986 50,058 Number -2.9%
1987 48,608 Number -2.9%
1988 42,864 Number -11.8%
1989 43,233 Number +0.9%
1990 38,644 Number -10.6%
1991 33,351 Number -13.7%
1992 26,223 Number -21.4%
1993 25,179 Number -4.0%
1994 19,673 Number -21.9%
1995 14,282 Number -27.4%
1996 12,339 Number -13.6%
1997 10,036 Number -18.7%
1998 8,907 Number -11.2%
1999 8,064 Number -9.5%
2000 7,534 Number -6.6%
2001 6,574 Number -12.7%
2002 6,191 Number -5.8%
2003 5,923 Number -4.3%
2004 5,232 Number -11.7%
2005 4,563 Number -12.8%
2006 4,733 Number +3.7%
2007 4,573 Number -3.4%
2008 4,497 Number -1.7%
2009 4,450 Number -1.0%
2010 3,774 Number -15.2%
2011 4,347 Number +15.2%
2012 3,571 Number -17.9%
2013 3,161 Number -11.5%
2014 3,020 Number -4.5%
2015 3,002 Number -0.6%
2016 2,520 Number -16.1%
2017 2,416 Number -4.1%
2018 2,558 Number +5.9%
2019 2,703 Number +5.7%
2020 2,594 Number -4.0%
2021 2,671 Number +3.0%
2022 3,038 Number +13.7%
2023 3,015 Number -0.8%
2024 2,828 Number -6.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 35,190 Number 33,260 Number 37,119 Number 2
1970s 40,195 Number 36,575 Number 44,567 Number 10
1980s 48,442 Number 42,864 Number 51,975 Number 10
1990s 19,670 Number 8,064 Number 38,644 Number 10
2000s 5,427 Number 4,450 Number 7,534 Number 10
2010s 3,107 Number 2,416 Number 4,347 Number 10
2020s 2,829 Number 2,594 Number 3,038 Number 5

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 38 Slovenia 3,049 Number compare
  2. 38 Slovenia 3,049 Number compare
  3. 40 Croatia 2,828 Number compare
  4. 42 Latvia 2,434 Number compare
  5. 42 Latvia 2,434 Number compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia?
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia was 2,828 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Croatia?
The highest recorded value was 51,975 Number in 1981.
What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,416 Number in 2017.
How does Croatia rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
Croatia ranks 40th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
Is legally induced abortions by mother's age rising or falling in Croatia?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Croatia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Legally induced abortions by mother's age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Legally induced abortions by mother's age
Unit
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Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
50 places, 1,680 data points, 1960–2024
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