General Article Global views on abortion

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A majority across 29 countries believe abortion should be legal in at least most cases.

More than one in two (56%) across 29 countries believe abortion should be legal, including more than one in four (27%) who feel it should be legal in all cases.

Support for abortion is highest in Europe, with Sweden and France having the highest level of sentiment in believing abortion should be legal (87% and 82% respectively).

Support is lowest in Asia, with Indonesia and Malaysia the only countries wher...

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