Incidence By Continent
| Region | Number of unsafe abortions (thousands) | Number of unsafe abortions per 100 live births | Number of unsafe abortions per 1000 women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 4200 | 14 | 24 |
| Asia* | 10500 | 14 | 13 |
| Europe | 500 | 7 | 3 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | 3700 | 32 | 29 |
| North America | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
| Oceania ** | 30 | 12 | 17 |
| World | 19000 | 14 | 14 |
- * Excluding Japan
- ** Excluding Australia and New-Zealand
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