Over 171,000 Women Traveled Out-of-State for Abortions in 2023

New data highlights the impact of state-level abortion restrictions following Roe v. Wade's overturning.

The number of women traveling for abortions has more than doubled since 2019.
Texas saw the highest out-of-state abortion travel, with over 35,000 women leaving the state.
Illinois received the most out-of-state patients, with approximately 37,300 women seeking abortions.
Florida's recent six-week abortion ban is expected to reduce its role as an abortion access point.
Overall, more than 1 million clinician-performed abortions were recorded in 2023.