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
45th
of 54 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
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 45th out of 54 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.
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 33,260 | — |
| 1969 | 37,119 | +11.6% |
| 1970 | 38,529 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 36,575 | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 37,139 | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 37,493 | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 39,441 | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 40,870 | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 41,216 | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 43,789 | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 42,332 | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 44,567 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 47,827 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 51,975 | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 51,534 | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 47,996 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 48,771 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 51,549 | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 50,058 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 48,608 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 42,864 | -11.8% |
| 1989 | 43,233 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 38,644 | -10.6% |
| 1991 | 33,351 | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 26,223 | -21.4% |
| 1993 | 25,179 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 19,673 | -21.9% |
| 1995 | 14,282 | -27.4% |
| 1996 | 12,339 | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 10,036 | -18.7% |
| 1998 | 8,907 | -11.2% |
| 1999 | 8,064 | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 7,534 | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 6,574 | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 6,191 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 5,923 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 5,232 | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 4,563 | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 4,733 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 4,573 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 4,497 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 4,450 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 3,774 | -15.2% |
| 2011 | 4,347 | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 3,571 | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 3,161 | -11.5% |
| 2014 | 3,020 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,002 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 2,520 | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 2,416 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 2,558 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 2,703 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 2,594 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 2,671 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 3,038 | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 3,015 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 2,828 | -6.2% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 2,828 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,082, 19% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 2,828 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,440, 18% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Croatia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1516 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1326 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8711 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5399 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7218 (2050)
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 45th out of 54 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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