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There were 824,983 conceptions for women of all ages in England and Wales in 2021.
At the time of the #COVID19 pandemic when lockdowns and restrictions may have affected behaviours, this is the first increase seen in the last six years.
➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
At the time of the #COVID19 pandemic when lockdowns and restrictions may have affected behaviours, this is the first increase seen in the last six years.
➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
Women aged 30 to 34 years had the highest number and conception rate for the fifth year in a row.
This age group also had the lowest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion.
This age group also had the lowest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion.
The latest data suggests that for the first time since records began, women outside of marriage or civil partnership have a higher conception rate than those within marriage or civil partnership.
This may be an effect of the differences in population estimates used.
This may be an effect of the differences in population estimates used.
The percentage of conceptions leading to legal abortions reached a record high of 26.5% in 2021.
This is an increase from 25.3% in 2020.
➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
This is an increase from 25.3% in 2020.
➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
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