Abortions among under 16 year olds England and Wales 2020 | Statista

This statistic shows the share of conceptions of girls aged under 16 years ending in abortion in England and Wales from 2004 to 2020. The share of terminated pregnancies in this age group has increased by around five percent over the provided time period. In 2020, 61.8 percent of pregnancies led to abortion.

Share of conceptions of under 16 year old girls leading to abortion in England and Wales from 2004 to 2020*

Characteristic	Share of pregnancies ending in abortion
2020	61.8%
2019	62.6%
2018	61.6%
2017	60.7%
2016	61.5%
2015	59.5%
2014	62.5%
2013	61.6%
2012	59.8%
2011	60.2%
2010	62.5%
2009	59.8%
2008	61.5%
2007	61.5%
2006	59.8%
2005	57.1%
2004	57.2%

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Release date

April 2022

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Region

United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2004 to 2020

Age group

13-16 years

Supplementary notes

* Girls aged from 13 to 16 years.

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