From January to December 2023, a total of 114 cases of illegal abortion were reported in Colombia. This represents a slight increase in comparison to the previous year. A sudden decline took place at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In total, from 2010 to 2023, there were a total of 4,802 cases reported.
Number of abortion crimes reported in Colombia from 2010 to 2023
Abortion in Colombia is legal under three circumstances: physical or mental health risks for the pregnant person, nonviability, or when the pregnancy resulted from rape or from an artificial insemination performed without consent.
Figures were calculated by Statista based on the source's data.
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