Share of women who had a hysterectomy by U.S. region 2021

In 2021, women living in the southern region of the United States had the highest probability of having undergone a hysterectomy. Approximately 17 percent of women from this region had undergone this procedure. This statistic depicts the percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by region.

Percentage of women in the United States who have had a hysterectomy as of 2021, by region

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Northeast	10.2%
Midwest	15.5%
South	16.9%
West	13.3%

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Release date

February 2024

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Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

2021

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

The respondents were asked the following question:

“A hysterectomy is when the uterus or womb is removed, this is different from having your tubes tied. Have you had a hysterectomy?”

"Data from the 2021 NHIS were used for this analysis. NHIS is a nationally representative household survey of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. It is conducted continuously throughout the year by the National Center for Health Statistics. Interviews are conducted in respondents’ homes, but follow-ups to complete interviews may be conducted over the telephone"

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