5 Countries With Highest Abortion Rates

2. Madagascar 

Abortion Rate Per 1000 Women: 60 

In Madagascar, despite abortion being illegal, many women resort to unsafe procedures due to limited access to family planning services and low awareness about modern contraceptives. Approximately 3 women die daily due to clandestine unsafe abortions. Invasive methods like manual or sharp curettage are commonly used, leading to infections in 29.1% of cases. The abortion rate is estimated at 60 per 1,000 person-years at risk, with 24% of women having undergone an abortion. Limited access to family planning services and low knowledge about contraceptives contribute to the high incidence of abortion.