Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia

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

Latest (2024)
2,828
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
33rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
51,975
in 1981
All-time low
2,416
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.

Analysis

The most recent figure for legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia is 2,828, measured 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 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2,416, in 2017.

That places Croatia 33rd out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near Croatia

  1. 30 Slovakia 5,518 compare
  2. 31 Estonia 3,132 compare
  3. 32 Slovenia 3,049 compare
  4. 34 Latvia 2,434 compare
  5. 35 Lithuania 2,389 compare
  6. 36 Poland 885 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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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 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 in 1981.
What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Croatia?
The lowest recorded value was 2,416 in 2017.
How does Croatia rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
Croatia ranks 33rd out of 38 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 1,257 data points, 1960–2024
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