United States - moral stance towards euthanasia 2001-2023 | Statista

In 2023, around 53 percent of U.S. respondents stated they thought doctor-assisted suicide was morally acceptable, while two percent said it depends on the situation. This statistic shows the moral stance of U.S. adults regarding doctor-assisted suicide from 2001 to 2023.

Do you consider doctor-assisted suicide morally acceptable or morally wrong?

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Release date

April 2024

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Region

United States

Survey time period

May 2001 to 2023

Number of respondents

around 1,000

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Percentages may not add to 100 due to those answering "not a moral issue" or "no opinion".

Release date represents the date figures were accessed.

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