Shifts in Abortion Demographics in Germany

In 2024, Germany reported 106,000 abortions, showing a marginal increase of 0.2% from the previous year. The age demographics of women undergoing abortions have shifted significantly over the past decade.

While abortions among younger women have decreased, there has been a notable rise among women aged 30 and above. Specifically, abortions among women aged 30 to 34 rose by 12.8%, and among those aged 35 to 39, there was a 31.2% increase.

This shift is partly attributed to demographic changes, with fewer young women and more older women in the population. Most abortions (96%) were conducted under the counseling regulation, with only 4% due to medical or sexual offense indications.

The most common procedures employed were the suction method, used in 46% of cases, and the medication Mifegyne, utilized in 41% of cases. Despite the stable overall numbers, these demographic changes highlight evolving trends in reproductive decisions among German women.