The number of abortions recorded among women aged 18–19 in Azerbaijan increased by 18.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, rising to 3,180 from 2,679 in 2024, according to the State Statistical Committee. Across the nation, total abortions grew by 21.9% year-on-year, advancing from 78,245 to 95,344 cases.
Among young women aged 15–29, the figure climbed from 39,273 to 44,914. Within sub-categories, procedures among those under 20 increased from 2,751 to 3,246; the 20–24 age bracket rose from 13,054 to 15,277; and the 25–29 group expanded from 23,468 to 26,391. A downturn was observed exclusively among adolescents aged 15–17, where reported cases dropped from 72 to 66.