More than 500 thousand abortions were performed in Russia in 2022. Starting from over 2.1 million abortions recorded in the country in 2000, the number of terminated pregnancies continuously decreased over time. The figures include induced abortions as well as miscarriages. The abortion rate in Russia stood at 314 procedures per 1,000 live births in 2020.
How is abortion regulated in Russia?
Abortions are legal in Russia up to the 12th week of pregnancy and up to the 22nd week in cases of rape. They are conducted in state as well as private medical facilities. In 2022, approximately one-fifth of all pregnancy terminations in the country were conducted in commercial clinics. However, over the past decade, the laws regarding abortion have been tightened, allowing for fewer reasons for pregnancy termination. Moreover, there are proposals to ban abortions in private clinics. In a ranking of European policies by progressiveness and openness to abortion, Russia listed below most Western European countries.
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