Illinois Abortion Statistics
State abortion statistics from the leading public and private sources.
Collective state abortion statistics are gathered privately by the Guttmacher Institute and federally by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Because of reporting lag, their most recent data is generally 2-3 years old. In most cases, state-level abortion facts are more current than the numbers reported by Guttmacher or the CDC. Guttmacher’s abortion statistics are estimates built on surveys of all known and suspected abortion providers. For 2014, 58% of queried providers responded to their information request. Abortion totals were estimated for the 42% of abortion providers who did not respond.
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STATE-LEVEL DATA
Total Abortions (2017): 39,329
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that 39,329 abortions took place in Illinois during 2017. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Illinois residents in other states.
Total Abortions (2016): 38,382
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that 38,382 abortions took place in Illinois during 2016. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Illinois residents in other states.
CDC DATA
Total Abortions (2015): 39,856
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 39,856 abortions took place in Illinois during 2015. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Illinois residents in other states. The table below compares Illinois abortion totals by year.
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39,856 | 38,472 | 40,750 | 43,203 | 41,324 | 41,859 | 46,077 | 47,717 | 45,298 | 46,467 |
| 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39,856 | 38,472 | 40,750 | 43,203 | 41,324 |
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41,859 | 46,077 | 47,717 | 45,298 | 46,467 |
Abortion Percentage (2015): 20.1%
In 2015, 20.1% of pregnancies in Illinois ended in abortion. This number does not take into account miscarriages. It was arrived at by dividing the state abortion ratio by the sum of the abortion ratio plus 1,000. The abortion ratio is the number of abortions that occurred per 1,000 lives births. The table below compares Illinois abortion percentages by year.
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20.1% | 19.5% | 20.6% | 21% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 21% | 20% | 20% |
| United States* | 15.8% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20.1% | 19.5% | 20.6% | 21% | 20% |
| United States* | 15.8% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17% | 18% |
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20% | 21% | 21% | 20% | 20% |
| United States* | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Out-of-State Abortion Percentage (2015): 8.5%
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 8.5% of the abortions that took place in Illinois were performed on out-of-state residents.
*U.S. averages are limited to reporting districts.
GUTTMACHER DATA
Estimated Total Abortions (2014): 42,270
The Guttmacher Institute estimates that approximately 42,270 abortions took place in Illinois during 2014. In 2011, an estimated 44,580 abortions occured—compared with an estimated 54,920 in 2008 and 50,970 in 2005.
Estimated Abortion Percentage (2014): 21%
In 2014, an estimated 21% of pregnancies in Illinois ended in abortion. This number does not take into account miscarriages. It was arrived at by dividing Guttmacher's abortion estimate by the sum total of live births (158,556)—as reported by the CDC—and estimated abortions.
Estimated Abortion Rate* (2014): 16.3
The Guttmacher Institute estimates that the 2014 abortion rate for Illinois was 16.3. In 2011, the abortion rate in Illinois was 17. It was 20.5 in 2008, 18.9 in 2005, and 23.2 in 2000. The 2014 abortion rate across the entire United States was 14.6.
*The abortion rate is the number of abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-44 years.
Percentage of All U.S. Abortions (2014): 4.6%
In 2014, approximately 4.6% of all U.S. abortions occurred in Illinois.
Facilities That Perform Abortions (2014): 40
In 2014, the Guttmacher Institute reports that there were 40 abortion providers in Illinois. There were 37 providers in 2011, 37 providers in 2008, 38 providers in 2005, and 37 providers in 2000.
State Abortion Restrictions (2016):
- Abortion is covered in insurance policies for public employees only in cases of life endangerment—unless an optional rider is purchased.
- The parent of a minor must be notified before an abortion can take place.
SOURCE: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-illinois
