Oklahoma 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): 4,723
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that 4,723 abortions took place in Oklahoma during 2017. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Oklahoma residents in other states.
Total Abortions (2016): 4,294
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that 4,294 abortions took place in Oklahoma during 2016. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Oklahoma residents in other states.
CDC DATA
Total Abortions (2015): 4,709
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 4,709 abortions took place in Oklahoma during 2015. This number includes abortions performed on out-of-state residents but does not include abortions performed on Oklahoma residents in other states. The table below compares Oklahoma abortion totals by year.
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,709 | 4,916 | 5,013 | 5,150 | 5,416 | 6,097 | 6,430 | 6,478 | 6,640 | 7,088 |
| 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,709 | 4,916 | 5,013 | 5,150 | 5,416 |
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,097 | 6,430 | 6,478 | 6,640 | 7,088 |
Abortion Percentage (2015): 8.2%
In 2015, 8.2% of pregnancies in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma abortion percentages by year.
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8.2% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| United States* | 15.8% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8.2% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9% | 9% |
| United States* | 15.8% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17% | 18% |
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 10% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| United States* | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Out-of-State Abortion Percentage (2015): 8.0%
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 8.0% of the abortions that took place in Oklahoma were performed on out-of-state residents.
*U.S. averages are limited to reporting districts.
GUTTMACHER DATA
Estimated Total Abortions (2014): 5,330
The Guttmacher Institute estimates that approximately 5,330 abortions took place in Oklahoma during 2014. In 2011, an estimated 5,860 abortions occured—compared with an estimated 7,160 in 2008 and 6.950 in 2005.
Estimated Abortion Percentage (2014): 9%
In 2014, an estimated 9% of pregnancies in Oklahoma 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 (53339)—as reported by the CDC—and estimated abortions.
Estimated Abortion Rate* (2014): 7
The Guttmacher Institute estimates that the 2014 abortion rate for Oklahoma was 7. In 2011, the abortion rate in Oklahoma was 7.9. It was 9.9 in 2008, 9.5 in 2005, and 10.1 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): 0.6%
In 2014, approximately 0.6% of all U.S. abortions occurred in Oklahoma.
Facilities That Perform Abortions (2014): 5
In 2014, the Guttmacher Institute reports that there were 5 abortion providers in Oklahoma. There were 5 providers in 2011, 6 providers in 2008, 6 providers in 2005, and 6 providers in 2000.
State Abortion Restrictions (2016):
- A woman must receive state-directed counseling about abortion and then wait 72 hours before the abortion takes place.
- Public and private health insurance can only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment—unless an optional rider is purchased.
- Health plans offered in the state’s health exchange can only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment—unless an optional rider is purchased.
- The use of telemedicine for the performance of medication abortion is prohibited.
- The parent of a minor must consent before an abortion can take place.
- Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.
- An abortion cannot be performed at or after 20 weeks postfertilization (22 weeks after the woman’s last menstrual period) unless the woman’s life is endangered or her physical health is severely compromised.
SOURCE: https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion-oklahoma
