Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live was 197,659 Number in 2016. ▼ Falling
Latest (2016)
197,659 Number
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
212,277 Number
in 2007
All-time low
197,569 Number
in 2012
Years of data
8
2007–2016
Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2007–2016
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 197,659 Number 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 212,277 Number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 197,569 Number, in 2012.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4th out of 40 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 212,277 Number | — |
| 2008 | 209,199 Number | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 202,211 Number | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 202,506 Number | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 202,402 Number | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 197,569 Number | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 197,906 Number | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 197,659 Number | -0.1% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 197,659 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,438 Number, 14.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 197,659 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,826 Number, 11.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 207,896 Number | 202,211 Number | 212,277 Number | 3 |
| 2010s | 199,608 Number | 197,569 Number | 202,506 Number | 5 |
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More population data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 197,659 Number 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 212,277 Number in 2007.
- What is the lowest legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 197,569 Number in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2016.
- Is legally induced abortions by mother's age and number of previous live rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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