Global @dvisor: Abortion 2017

A new poll conducted by Ipsos in 24 countries around the world sheds light on the global citizens’ views on the controversial subject of abortion.

Which is closer to your point of view?

Seven in ten (71%) respondents in 24 countries around the world say abortion should be permitted. 43% say abortion should be permitted whenever a woman decides she wants one. Only 5% say that abortion should not be permitted under any circumstances.

  • More women (46%) than men (40%) say abortion should be permitted whenever a woman decides to have one.
  • More men (29%) than women (27%) say abortion should be permitted  only in certain circumstances, such as if a woman has been raped.

  • Those who say that abortion should never be permitted under any circumstances are more likely to have low household income (7%) than medium (4%) or high (5%) household income.

Abortion should be permitted

An overwhelming majority (71%) of global respondents say that abortion should be permitted whenever a woman decides to have one (43%), or in special circumstances (28%).

Abortion should not be permitted

Only one in five (17%) global respondents say abortion should not be permitted. 12% say it should only be permitted if the life of the mother is in danger. Only a few (5%) say abortion should not be permitted at all.

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