Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania
Romania: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 29,697 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
29,697 Number
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
13th
of 49 countries
All-time high
1.11 million Number
in 1965
All-time low
28,661 Number
in 2022
Years of data
47
1960–2024
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Romania recorded 29,697 Number for legally induced abortions by mother's age in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 62.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania peaked at 1.11 million Number in 1965 and was at its lowest, 28,661 Number, in 2022.
That places Romania 13th out of 49 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 769,776 Number | — |
| 1965 | 1.11 million Number | +44.5% |
| 1970 | 292,409 Number | -73.7% |
| 1975 | 359,417 Number | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 413,093 Number | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 421,486 Number | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 303,123 Number | -28.1% |
| 1985 | 302,838 Number | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 183,959 Number | -39.3% |
| 1987 | 182,442 Number | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 185,416 Number | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 193,084 Number | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 992,265 Number | +413.9% |
| 1991 | 866,934 Number | -12.6% |
| 1992 | 691,863 Number | -20.2% |
| 1993 | 585,761 Number | -15.3% |
| 1994 | 530,191 Number | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 502,840 Number | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 456,221 Number | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 347,126 Number | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 271,496 Number | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 259,888 Number | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 257,865 Number | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 198,086 Number | -23.2% |
| 2002 | 247,608 Number | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 224,807 Number | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 191,038 Number | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 163,359 Number | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 150,246 Number | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 137,226 Number | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 127,907 Number | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 116,060 Number | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 101,915 Number | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 103,386 Number | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 87,975 Number | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 86,432 Number | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 78,371 Number | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 70,885 Number | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 63,518 Number | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 56,238 Number | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 52,318 Number | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 47,492 Number | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 31,889 Number | -32.9% |
| 2021 | 29,264 Number | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 28,661 Number | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 29,893 Number | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 29,697 Number | -0.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 29,697 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,082 Number, 2.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Romania's 29,697 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,440 Number, 1.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +413.9% | 193,084 Number | 992,265 Number |
| 1970 | -73.7% | 1.11 million Number | 292,409 Number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 941,238 Number | 769,776 Number | 1.11 million Number | 2 |
| 1970s | 325,913 Number | 292,409 Number | 359,417 Number | 2 |
| 1980s | 273,180 Number | 182,442 Number | 421,486 Number | 8 |
| 1990s | 550,458 Number | 259,888 Number | 992,265 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 181,420 Number | 116,060 Number | 257,865 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,853 Number | 47,492 Number | 103,386 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,881 Number | 28,661 Number | 31,889 Number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 10 Azerbaijan 46,871 Number compare
- 11 Ukraine 42,683 Number compare
- 12 Sweden 37,693 Number compare
- 14 Belarus 23,305 Number compare
- 15 Netherlands 22,413 Number compare
- 15 Netherlands 22,413 Number compare
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania was 29,697 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 million Number in 1965.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,661 Number in 2022.
- How does Romania rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
- Romania ranks 13th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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