Abortions in Florida have reportedly dropped by 12,100 from 2023 to 2024, by far the sharpest decrease by state in the U.S. According to the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute, Florida experienced a sharp drop in abortion after the six-week ban that took effect in 2024.

Whereas the state’s number of abortions totaled 85,770 in 2023, it decreased to 73,710 by 2024.

Florida Saw 12,100 Fewer Abortions in 2024, Sharpest Drop by Far in US

The sharp drop in abortions in Florida in 2024 are the result of the heartbeat law that went into effect that year