Jersey abortions hit 280 in 2024, record ratio of 390 per 1000 births exceeds EU average due to more terminations and fewer live births.
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Abortions rose to 280 in 2024 from 260 in 2023 and 210 in 2002. Highest terminations ever among women aged 25-29. Abortion ratio reached record 390 per 1000 live births, topping 25-year high. Ratio exceeds EU average of 199 and Great Britain of 328. Rise driven by increased abortions and sharp drop in live births. Abortion rate climbed from 9.7 per 1000 in 2020 to 14.9 in 2024. 93% of abortions performed before 10 weeks gestation. Report attributes rise to better access and shifting reproductive choices.

Abortion Fertility Demographics Europe and the EU United Kingdom

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