Germany's Abortion Rates Stable as Demographic Shifts Continue

New data from 2024 reveals steady abortion numbers and highlights rising terminations among older women, while legal reform efforts remain stalled.

Germany recorded approximately 106,000 pregnancy terminations in 2024, a slight 0.2% increase from the previous year, according to official data.
The majority of abortions (96%) were conducted under the mandatory counseling regulation, with medical or criminal indications accounting for 4% of cases.
Demographic trends show a significant decline in terminations among younger women (15-24 years) over the past decade, while rates have risen among women aged 30-44.
Efforts to decriminalize abortion laws, including removing terminations up to the 12th week from the criminal code, failed during the last legislative period and face continued political resistance.
Public support for liberalizing abortion laws remains high, but opposition from conservative parties, particularly the CDU, has stalled progress under the current government.