Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal
Portugal: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 18,601 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal, 2002–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal stood at 18,601.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal peaked at 20,480 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 563, in 2003.
That places Portugal 22nd out of 54 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 828 | — |
| 2003 | 563 | -32.0% |
| 2004 | 710 | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 798 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 1,215 | +52.3% |
| 2007 | 4,325 | +256.0% |
| 2008 | 18,607 | +330.2% |
| 2009 | 19,848 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 20,137 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 20,480 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 19,156 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 16,762 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 16,652 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 15,959 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 15,492 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 14,928 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 15,264 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 14,075 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 13,961 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 15,870 | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 17,124 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 18,601 | +8.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 18,601 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,082, 1.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 18,601 is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,440, 1.2× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +330.2% | 4,325 | 18,607 |
| 2007 | +256.0% | 1,215 | 4,325 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,862 | 563 | 19,848 | 8 |
| 2010s | 17,203 | 14,928 | 20,480 | 9 |
| 2020s | 15,926 | 13,961 | 18,601 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Portugal was 18,601 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 20,480 in 2011.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 563 in 2003.
- How does Portugal rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
- Portugal ranks 22nd out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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