Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania
Romania: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 29,697 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Romania, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Romania recorded 29,697 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 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 28,661, in 2022.
That places Romania 14th out of 54 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 769,776 | — |
| 1965 | 1.11 million | +44.5% |
| 1970 | 292,409 | -73.7% |
| 1975 | 359,417 | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 413,093 | +14.9% |
| 1983 | 421,486 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 303,123 | -28.1% |
| 1985 | 302,838 | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 183,959 | -39.3% |
| 1987 | 182,442 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 185,416 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 193,084 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 992,265 | +413.9% |
| 1991 | 866,934 | -12.6% |
| 1992 | 691,863 | -20.2% |
| 1993 | 585,761 | -15.3% |
| 1994 | 530,191 | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 502,840 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 456,221 | -9.3% |
| 1997 | 347,126 | -23.9% |
| 1998 | 271,496 | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 259,888 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 257,865 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 198,086 | -23.2% |
| 2002 | 247,608 | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 224,807 | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 191,038 | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 163,359 | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 150,246 | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 137,226 | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 127,907 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 116,060 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 101,915 | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 103,386 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 87,975 | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 86,432 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 78,371 | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 70,885 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 63,518 | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 56,238 | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 52,318 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 47,492 | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 31,889 | -32.9% |
| 2021 | 29,264 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 28,661 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 29,893 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 29,697 | -0.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 29,697 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,082, 2.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Romania's 29,697 is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,440, 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 | 992,265 |
| 1970 | -73.7% | 1.11 million | 292,409 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 941,238 | 769,776 | 1.11 million | 2 |
| 1970s | 325,913 | 292,409 | 359,417 | 2 |
| 1980s | 273,180 | 182,442 | 421,486 | 8 |
| 1990s | 550,458 | 259,888 | 992,265 | 10 |
| 2000s | 181,420 | 116,060 | 257,865 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74,853 | 47,492 | 103,386 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,881 | 28,661 | 31,889 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- 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 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 in 1965.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,661 in 2022.
- How does Romania rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
- Romania ranks 14th out of 54 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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