US Abortion Numbers Hold Steady at Over 1 Million in 2024 Despite State Restrictions

New data reveals regional disparities, fewer interstate travelers, and expanded telehealth services shaping the evolving abortion landscape.

The total number of abortions in the US exceeded 1 million for the second consecutive year in 2024, marking a sustained historic high since 2023.
State-level restrictions, including six-week bans in Florida and South Carolina, have driven declines in local abortion numbers and shifted patient travel patterns to states like Virginia and Illinois.
Interstate travel for abortion dropped by 9% in 2024, with around 155,000 individuals crossing state lines, compared to nearly 170,000 in 2023.
Telehealth services accounted for 14% of all abortions in 2024, up from 10% in 2023, reflecting growing reliance on online-only clinics for medication abortions.
The FDA plans to form an expert coalition to review data on mifepristone, signaling potential future policy adjustments for medication abortion protocols.