Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia
Slovakia: Legally induced abortions by mother's age was 5,518 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,518
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
39th
of 54 countries
All-time high
59,352
in 1988
All-time low
5,518
in 2024
Years of data
63
1960–2024
Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia stood at 5,518. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia peaked at 59,352 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 5,518, in 2024.
That places Slovakia 39th 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 Slovakia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 29,389 | — |
| 1961 | 32,942 | +12.1% |
| 1962 | 32,343 | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 28,256 | -12.6% |
| 1964 | 28,323 | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 29,417 | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 32,491 | +10.4% |
| 1967 | 34,467 | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 35,043 | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 36,144 | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 35,565 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 36,401 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 34,809 | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 34,479 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 35,226 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 35,437 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 37,233 | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 37,110 | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 38,405 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 39,616 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 40,691 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 41,387 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 42,532 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 43,071 | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 43,594 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 45,594 | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 50,124 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 58,081 | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 59,352 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 56,307 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 56,176 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 53,141 | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 49,530 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 45,552 | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 41,264 | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 35,879 | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 23,863 | -33.5% |
| 1999 | 18,141 | -24.0% |
| 2000 | 18,468 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 18,026 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 16,976 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 16,222 | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 15,307 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 14,427 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 14,243 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 13,424 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 13,394 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 13,240 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 12,582 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 11,789 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 11,214 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 11,105 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 10,582 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 10,058 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 9,390 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 9,082 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 9,039 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6,682 | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 6,180 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 5,552 | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 5,891 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 5,910 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 5,518 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,882 | 28,256 | 36,144 | 10 |
| 1970s | 36,428 | 34,479 | 39,616 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,073 | 40,691 | 59,352 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,443 | 18,141 | 56,176 | 8 |
| 2000s | 15,373 | 13,240 | 18,468 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,152 | 6,682 | 12,582 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,810 | 5,518 | 6,180 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age in Slovakia was 5,518 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 59,352 in 1988.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,518 in 2024.
- How does Slovakia rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age?
- Slovakia ranks 39th out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia 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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