Fact check: How many abortions in usa in 2024

1. Summary of the results

The number of abortions in the USA in 2024 is a topic of discussion among various sources, with some reporting a slight increase from 2023. According to ^[1], there were 1.14 million abortions in the US in 2024, which is a slight increase from 1.05 million in 2023 ^[1]. Similarly, ^[1] reports 1.14 million abortions in the US in 2024, which is also a slight increase from 1.05 million in 2023 ^[1]. However, ^[2] and ^[3] report 1,038,100 clinician-provided abortions in US states without total abortion bans in 2024, which is an increase of less than 1% from 2023 ^{[2] [3]}. The monthly average number of abortions increased from 88,000 in 2023 to 95,000 in 2024, according to ^{[4] [4]}. Key findings include a reported increase in the monthly average number of abortions and a slight increase in total abortions from 2023 to 2024.

• The reported number of abortions varies among sources, with some citing 1.14 million ^[1] and others citing 1,038,100 ^{[2] [3]}.
• The increase in abortions from 2023 to 2024 is reported to be slight, with a less than 1% increase in clinician-provided abortions in states without total bans ^{[2] [3]}.
• The monthly average number of abortions increased from 88,000 in 2023 to 95,000 in 2024, according to ^{[4] [4]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide additional context, such as the share of abortions provided by online-only clinics, which increased from 2023 to 2024 ^[2]. The impact of total abortion bans on the number of abortions is not explicitly stated, but it can be inferred that the number of abortions in states with total bans may be lower than in states without such bans ^{[2] [3]}. The demographic characteristics of individuals seeking abortions are not discussed in the provided analyses, which could provide further insight into the trends and patterns of abortion in the US ^{[1] [2] [4]}. Alternative viewpoints may include the perspective of individuals seeking abortions, healthcare providers, and policymakers, which could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the issue.

• The share of abortions provided by online-only clinics increased from 2023 to 2024, according to ^{[2] [2]}.
• The impact of total abortion bans on the number of abortions is not explicitly stated, but it can be inferred that the number of abortions in states with total bans may be lower than in states without such bans ^{[2] [3]}.
• The demographic characteristics of individuals seeking abortions are not discussed in the provided analyses ^{[1] [2] [4]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the number of abortions in the USA in 2024, without providing context or specifying the source of the information. This lack of context may lead to misinformation or bias, as different sources report different numbers of abortions ^{[1] [2] [4]}. The Guttmacher Institute and the Society for Family Planning may benefit from the reporting of their findings, as they are cited as sources in the analyses ^{[1] [2] [4]}. Additionally, policymakers and advocacy groups may also benefit from the reporting of abortion trends, as it can inform their decisions and actions ^{[1] [2] [4]}.

• The lack of context in the original statement may lead to misinformation or bias, as different sources report different numbers of abortions ^{[1] [2] [4]}.
• The Guttmacher Institute and the Society for Family Planning may benefit from the reporting of their findings, as they are cited as sources in the analyses ^{[1] [2] [4]}.
• Policymakers and advocacy groups may also benefit from the reporting of abortion trends, as it can inform their decisions and actions ^{[1] [2] [4] [1] [2] [4]}.