Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live was 197,659 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Latest (2016)
197,659
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
4th
of 44 countries
All-time high
212,277
in 2007
All-time low
197,569
in 2012
Years of data
8
2007–2016
Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom, 2007–2016
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 197,659 for legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom peaked at 212,277 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 197,569, in 2012.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 44 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 212,277 | — |
| 2008 | 209,199 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 202,211 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 202,506 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 202,402 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 197,569 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 197,906 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 197,659 | -0.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 197,659 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,438, 14.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 197,659 is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,826, 11.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 207,896 | 202,211 | 212,277 | 3 |
| 2010s | 199,608 | 197,569 | 202,506 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom was 197,659 in 2016, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 212,277 in 2007.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 197,569 in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 44 countries with data for 2016.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live births. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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