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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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