Number of Abortions in Scotland Rises to Record High with Glasgow and Lanarkshire Above Average

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Number of abortions in Scotland rises to record high with Glasgow and Lanarkshire above average

The latest figures also showed a decrease in termination rates in the wealthiest parts of Scotland, meaning that "as a result inequalities in termination rates by deprivation have increased".

Number of abortions in Scotland rises to record high in 2024

New data showed 18,710 pregnancies were terminated in 2024 – a rise of 3% from the previous year.

Press release – Scotland abortion numbers highest ever on record, calls to urgently reinstate in-person consultation for home abortions

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scotland abortion numbers highest ever on record, calls to urgently reinstate in-person consultation for home abortions 27 May 2025 – Abortion statistics released today by Public Health Scotland show that the number of abortions carried out in Scotland in 2024 was the highest number on record. This represents an increase of 468 abortions, with numbers increasing from 18,242 in 2023 to 18,710 in 2024.  The ab…