Abortion in Spain 2024: Rising Numbers and Policy Challenges

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This episode explores Spain’s 2024 abortion statistics, which show a 3% overall increase with more than 106,000 cases, including a sharp rise among women under 20. We discuss the dominance of private clinics, regional disparities in public healthcare, and why most abortions occur early and at women’s request. The report also highlights gaps in sexual education and contraceptive use, with nearly half of women not using protection, sparking debate on public health and policy reforms.