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2025: Abortion Rates Surge, Claiming 73 Million Lives

1/10/2026

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In 2025, abortion claimed over 73 million lives globally, surpassing other causes by 10 million.
In the United States, about 65 million abortions have occurred since Roe v. Wade (1973).
The Guttmacher Institute reported 648,500 abortion pills sold in 2023.
Telehealth services have surged since the Dobbs decision, driving the increase.
Planned Parenthood reported over 402,000 abortions in one year and nearly $800 million in taxpayer funding.

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Story summary

In 2025, abortion claimed over 73 million lives globally, surpassing other causes by 10 million.
In the United States, about 65 million abortions have occurred since Roe v. Wade (1973).
The Guttmacher Institute reported 648,500 abortion pills sold in 2023.
Telehealth services have surged since the Dobbs decision, driving the increase.
Planned Parenthood reported over 402,000 abortions in one year and nearly $800 million in taxpayer funding.