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Scotland abortion numbers highest on record

May 27, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: The number of annual abortions in Scotland soared 55% between 2016 and 2025, from 12,135 to 18,783, according to statistics from Public Health Scotland.

In 2025, 42% of abortions were repeat abortions.

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