The Number of Abortions [by Political Affiliation]

Despite how contentious and salient the issue of abortion access is, the number of abortions performed in the United States has been in decline for around four
decades. In fact, the number of abortions being performed even prior to Roe v. Wade being overturned was at historic lows. Though the number of abortions performed ticked up slightly in 2020, overall, since 1980, rates have steadily
declined.

Our results revealed a striking level of inaccuracy regardless of party affiliation.

Well over 60% of Democrats (64.7%) and those with no political affiliation (68.0%) told us they believed that the number of abortions had increased.

It was even higher among Republicans, with 77.0% saying it had increased.

Only 12.1% of Democrats, 9.4% of those with no political affiliation and 7.9% of Republicans were accurate about this issue.