Archive · 24 Jun 2025
US Abortions Rise in 2024, Driven by Telehealth Prescriptions
The number of abortions in the US increased in 2024.
This is because some women are still seeking abortions despite restrictions in various states.
More women are using pills obtained through telehealth appointments, making it easier to get an abortion.
Telehealth prescriptions are now a significant part of the overall picture.
Some states have laws to protect doctors who prescribe these pills.
Anti-abortion groups are focusing their efforts on limiting access to these pills.
US abortions rose in 2024, but are below historic highs.
Telehealth prescriptions for abortion pills are now common.
Telehealth abortions account for one-fourth of US abortions.
Some states have laws protecting medical professionals prescribing abortion pills via telehealth.
Anti-abortion efforts focus on restricting abortion pills.
- Who
- The Society of Family Planning and other organizations.
- What
- The number of abortions in the US has risen in 2024.
- When
- The report covers the year 2024.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Telehealth prescriptions have made it easier for women to get abortion pills despite bans and restrictions in some states.
Supporters of Abortion Access
Opponents of Abortion Access
Telehealth Abortion Access
Supporters of Abortion Access
Support access to abortion pills, including through telehealth.
Opponents of Abortion Access
Oppose access to abortion pills, advocating for in-person dispensing only.
- Total Abortions in 2024
- Approximately 1.1 million
- Monthly Abortions in 2024
- About 95,000
- Abortions via Telehealth
- 1 in 4 abortions
- Historic Peak (late 1990s)
- Nearly 1.6 million annually