Abortions sharply increase in US despite bans in Republican-led states

More than 1m abortions performed in 2023, a 10% increase from 2020, according to Guttmacher Institute

Abortions in the US have sharply increased despite bans implemented in Republican-led states after the supreme court’s overturning of Roe v Wade.

More than 1m abortions were performed in the US in 2023, a 10% increase from 2020, according to research from the Guttmacher Institute, an American policy organization which advocates for sexual and reproductive health.