Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland

Poland: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 885 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
885
Change on year
up 108.2%
World rank
51st
of 54 countries
All-time high
168,587
in 1965
All-time low
123
in 2001
Years of data
43
1960–2024

Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland, 1960–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1960199220241960: 150.4k1965: 168.6k1970: 148.2k1975: 138.6k1980: 137.9k1983: 131.0k1984: 132.8k1985: 135.6k1986: 129.7k1987: 123.5k1988: 108.4k1989: 82.1k1990: 59.4k1991: 30.9k1992: 11.6k1993: 1.2k1994: 7821995: 5591996: 4911997: 3.2k1999: 1512000: 1382001: 1232002: 1592003: 1742004: 1992005: 2252006: 3392007: 3282008: 5062010: 6442011: 6692012: 7522013: 7452014: 9702015: 1.0k2016: 1.1k2017: 1.1k2018: 1.1k2019: 1.1k2022: 1602023: 4252024: 885

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland stood at 885.

The figure is 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

Annual values for Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Poland, 1960 to 2024.
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%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 885 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,082, 6% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 885 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,440, 6% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

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.

YearChange FromTo
1997 +545.8% 491 3,171
2023 +165.6% 160 425
2024 +108.2% 425 885

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 49 Lithuania 2,389 compare
  2. 49 Lithuania 2,389 compare
  3. 51 Poland 885 compare
  4. 53 Albania 685 compare
  5. 54 Iceland 0 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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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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Indicator
Legally induced abortions by mother's age
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
55 places, 1,744 data points, 1960–2024
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