gestational limit Gestational limit after the first 17 weeks Gestational limit in the first 17 weeks Unclear gestational limit Legally restricted to cases of: Risk to woman's life, to her health*, rape*, fetal impairment*, or socioeconomic factors Risk to woman's life, to her health*, rape, or fetal impairment Risk to woman's life, to her health*, or fetal impairment Risk to woman's life*, to her health*, or rape Risk to woman's life or to her health Risk to woman's life Illegal with no exceptions No information * Does not apply to some countries or territories in that category Note: In some countries or territories,<unk> s are modified by other<unk> s, regulations, legal principles or judicial decisions. This map shows their combined effect as implemented by the authorities.<unk> s vary widely among countries and territories, and have changed over time. Such<unk> s range from<unk>  being freely available on request, to regulation or restrictions of various kinds, to outright prohibition in all circumstances. Many countries and territories that allow<unk>  have gestational limits for the procedure depending on the reason; with the majority being up to 12 weeks for<unk>  on request, up to 24 weeks for rape, incest, or socioeconomic reasons, and more for fetal impairment or risk to the woman's health or life. As of 2022, countries that legally allow<unk>  on request or for socioeconomic reasons comprise about 60% of the world's population.<unk>  continues to be a controversial subject in many societies on religious, moral, ethical, practical, and political grounds. Though it has been banned and otherwise limited by<unk>  in many jurisdictions,<unk> s continue to be common in many areas, even where they are illegal. According to a 2007 study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute and the World Health Organization (WHO),<unk>  rates are similar in countries where the procedure is legal and in countries where it is not, due to unavailability of modern contraceptives in areas where<unk>  is illegal. Also according to the study, the number of<unk> s worldwide is declining due to increased access to contraception.
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