Abortion Rates in Florida Decline in 2024

Abortion rates in Florida declined significantly in 2024 compared to previous years, with a total of 60,755 abortions reported. The decrease is attributed to the state's six-week abortion restriction law. Out-of-state abortions also decreased by 51%. The Guttmacher Institute reports that medication abortions have been on the rise since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Amendment 4, a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortions throughout pregnancy, was rejected by Florida in 2024.

Rise of Medication Abortions in the U.S. following Roe v. Wade Overturn

The proportion of U.S. abortions administered by medication rose to more than 60% in 2023 following a decline in surgical abortion access after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Access to medication abortion is now crucial as restrictions on abortion rights increase.