US Abortion Rates Dropped 2% in 2022 Following Roe v. Wade Overturn

CDC report shows minor decline in abortion numbers despite state bans, with rates rising again in 2023 according to other data.

The CDC reported 613,383 abortions in 2022, a 2% decrease from 2021, despite the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade mid-year.
Abortion rates rose in 2023, with over 1 million procedures recorded, the highest in more than a decade, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
States with near-total abortion bans saw significant declines, while states with protective laws experienced increases in out-of-state patients.
Medication abortions, including pills mailed via telehealth, played a key role in maintaining access, especially in restrictive states.
The CDC data excludes several states and abortions outside the healthcare system, highlighting limitations in tracking comprehensive numbers.