It is perhaps no surprise that adults in the United States who identify as Democrats are far more likely to favor the legalization of abortion, with 42 percent of Democrats surveyed in 2024 supporting the legalization of abortion under any circumstance. This position was supported by only six percent of Republicans.
Share of adults in the United States who support abortion in 2024, by political party and level of legalization
Characteristic
Abortion should always be legal. There should be no restrictions on abortion.
Abortion should be legal, but with some restrictions (such as for minors or late-term abortions).
Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances, such as when the life of the mother is in danger.
Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.
Republican
6%
28%
50%
16%
Independent
30%
35%
24%
11%
Democrat
42%
35%
18%
4%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents who agree with the statement6%6%30%30%42%42%28%28%35%35%35%35%50%50%24%24%18%18%16%16%11%11%4%4%Abortion should always be legal. There should be no restrictions on abortion.Abortion should be legal, but with some restrictions (such as for minors or late-term abortions).Abortion should only be legal in special circumstances, such as when the life of the mother is in danger.Abortion should be illegal. It should never be allowed.RepublicanIndependentDemocrat
0%25%50%75%100%125%
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