Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland
Poland: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 885 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland stood at 885.
That represents a change of up 108.2% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland peaked at 168,587 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 123, in 2001.
That places Poland 51st 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 150,418 | — |
| 1965 | 168,587 | +12.1% |
| 1970 | 148,219 | -12.1% |
| 1975 | 138,634 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 137,950 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 130,980 | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 132,844 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 135,564 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 129,716 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 123,534 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 108,367 | -12.3% |
| 1989 | 82,137 | -24.2% |
| 1990 | 59,417 | -27.7% |
| 1991 | 30,878 | -48.0% |
| 1992 | 11,640 | -62.3% |
| 1993 | 1,208 | -89.6% |
| 1994 | 782 | -35.3% |
| 1995 | 559 | -28.5% |
| 1996 | 491 | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 3,171 | +545.8% |
| 1999 | 151 | -95.2% |
| 2000 | 138 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 123 | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 159 | +29.3% |
| 2003 | 174 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 199 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 225 | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 339 | +50.7% |
| 2007 | 328 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 506 | +54.3% |
| 2010 | 644 | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 669 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 752 | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 745 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 970 | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 1,040 | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 1,098 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 1,057 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 1,076 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1,110 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 160 | -85.6% |
| 2023 | 425 | +165.6% |
| 2024 | 885 | +108.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +545.8% | 491 | 3,171 |
| 2023 | +165.6% | 160 | 425 |
| 2024 | +108.2% | 425 | 885 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 159,502 | 150,418 | 168,587 | 2 |
| 1970s | 143,426 | 138,634 | 148,219 | 2 |
| 1980s | 122,636 | 82,137 | 137,950 | 8 |
| 1990s | 12,033 | 151 | 59,417 | 9 |
| 2000s | 243.44 | 123 | 506 | 9 |
| 2010s | 916.1 | 644 | 1,110 | 10 |
| 2020s | 490 | 160 | 885 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland was 885 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 168,587 in 1965.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 in 2001.
- How does Poland rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
- Poland ranks 51st out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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