Fact check: What percentage of abortions in 2024 were due to rape?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer a definitive percentage of abortions in 2024 that were due to rape ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. However, estimates of rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans are consistently reported across various sources, with a figure of 64,565 pregnancies mentioned in several analyses ^{[1] [2] [4]}. These estimates are based on studies and research focused on the impact of abortion bans on women who become pregnant due to rape ^{[1] [2] [4]}. Additionally, some analyses discuss the challenges and exceptions related to accessing abortion care under rape or incest exceptions in states with abortion bans ^{[3] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the total number of abortions performed in 2024, which is necessary to calculate the percentage of abortions due to rape ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. Furthermore, the analyses primarily focus on states with total abortion bans, which might not provide a comprehensive view of the situation nationwide ^{[1] [2] [4]}. Alternative viewpoints could include considering the variations in abortion laws across different states and how these laws impact women who become pregnant due to rape ^{[3] [5]}. Moreover, the lifetime prevalence of pregnancy from rape is mentioned in one analysis, suggesting a broader context of sexual violence and its consequences ^[5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for a specific percentage of abortions in 2024 due to rape, which none of the provided analyses can answer directly ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}. This could indicate a potential for misinformation if the question is taken to imply that such a percentage is readily available or has been overlooked. The consistent reporting of estimates related to rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans across different sources ^{[1] [2] [4]} might suggest a focus on the impact of abortion bans, which could benefit advocacy groups or policymakers seeking to address these issues. On the other hand, the lack of a clear answer to the original question might also reflect gaps in data collection or research on the topic, which could be a point of concern for public health officials or researchers ^{[3] [5]}.