Scotland does things differently. They had 13,833 abortions in 2026. That number is rising, but only because they made it super easy to access care. No judgment, just data.
Abortion rise in Scotland may be driven by cost of living, says charity
Funny detail: Scotland’s stats include a special note on “repeat abortions.” About one in three women there has had more than one. It’s not a scandal—it’s just life.
Northern Ireland’s Coming-Out Party
Northern Ireland is the new kid on the block. They only legalized abortion in 2026. Before that, women traveled to England or ordered pills online. Now? They had 1,100 in their first full year. That’s tiny compared to England, but huge for them.
Think about it: a region went from zero to a thousand in a heartbeat. That’s like a slow-motion party finally starting.
