In 2023, 80 percent of White American adults surveyed believed that abortion should be legal if the patient's life is endangered. The majority of Americans among all racial groups, supported the legalization of abortion under selected circumstances. On the other hand, no more than one in ten respondents among all racial groups believed that abortion should not be legal in the U.S., regardless of the circumstance.
Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race
Characteristic
White
Black
Hispanic
Asisan
Native American or American Indian
Other
If the patient’s health is endangered
70%
58%
56%
60%
50%
50%
If the patient's life is endangered
80%
60%
63%
67%
68%
67%
In cases of rape or incest
78%
66%
67%
63%
67%
62%
If the fetus is not expected to survive
68%
52%
56%
55%
53%
51%
If the fetus is expected to have serious birth defects
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The 19th. (September 18, 2023). Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/
The 19th. "Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race." Chart. September 18, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/
The 19th. (2023). Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/
The 19th. "Share of Adults Who Support Legalization of Abortion in The following Circumstances in The United States in 2023, by Race." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/
The 19th, Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/ (last visited December 18, 2024)
Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by race [Graph], The 19th, September 18, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461054/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-race-and-reason-us/
