| year | abortion rate | |
|---|---|---|
| per 1,000 women aged 15-44 | per 1,000 population | |
| 1970 | 0.10 | |
| 1971 | 0.93 | |
| 1972 | 2.31 | |
| 1973 | 16.3 | 2.77 |
| 1974 | 19.3 | 3.48 |
| 1975 | 21.7 | 4.16 |
| 1976 | 24.2 | 4.74 |
| 1977 | 26.4 | 5.35 |
| 1978 | 27.7 | 5.92 |
| 1979 | 28.8 | 6.26 |
| 1980 | 29.3 | 6.59 |
| 1981 | 29.3 | 6.77 |
| 1982 | 28.8 | 6.81 |
| 1983 | 28.5 | 6.73 |
| 1984 | 28.1 | 6.68 |
| 1985 | 28.0 | 6.63 |
| 1986 | 27.4 | 6.62 |
| 1987 | 26.9 | 6.50 |
| 1988 | 27.3 | 6.38 |
| 1989 | 26.8 | 6.45 |
| 1990 | 27.4 | 6.28 |
| 1991 | 26.3 | 6.38 |
| 1992 | 25.9 | 6.10 |
| 1993 | 25.4 | 5.93 |
| 1994 | 24.1 | 5.76 |
| 1995 | 22.9 | 5.45 |
| 1996 | 22.9 | 5.15 |
| 1997 | 4.96 | |
| 1998 | 4.83 | |
| 1999 | ||
| 2000 | 21 | 4.7 |