A survey carried out in Argentina in 2019 showed that more than half of catholic and evangelist respondents (57.7 and 50.3 percent, respectively) believed that abortion should only be allowed in special circumstances. At the same time, 58.4 percent of Argentinian respondents without a religion stated the woman should have the right to abortion whenever she chooses to.
In December 2020, abortion in Argentina was legalized up until the 14th week of pregnancy. Before the law passed, abortion was only decriminalized in cases where the pregnant person's life or health was in danger, or if the pregnancy was the result of rape.
Opinions on abortion in Argentina in 2019, by religious affiliation
Characteristic
Catholic
Evangelist
No religion
A woman should have the right to abortion whenever she chooses
22.3%
7.3%
58.4%
Abortion should be allowed only in certain circumstances, such as in cases of rape, when the woman's life is at risk or fetal malformation
2,421 respondents in cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants
Age group
18 and more
Supplementary notes
Respondents answered the original following question: "¿Cuáles de las siguientes frases refleja mejor su opinión con respecto al aborto?" (Which of the following statements best reflects your opinion regarding abortion?)
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CONICET. (November 19, 2019). Opinions on abortion in Argentina in 2019, by religious affiliation [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251867/opinion-on-abortion-by-religion-argentina/
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CONICET. (2019). Opinions on abortion in Argentina in 2019, by religious affiliation. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251867/opinion-on-abortion-by-religion-argentina/
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