Table 4. Estimates of induced abortion, by zone and nationally, Tanzania, 2013.
| Estimated total number of induced abortions | Abortion rate (per 1,000 women 15–49) | Abortion ratio (per 100 live births) | Multiplier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone | ||||
| Central | 21,923 | 27.8 | 13.6 | 5.85 |
| Eastern | 54,655 | 23.9 | 18.2 | 8.15 |
| Lake | 120,857 | 50.7 | 25.0 | 6.69 |
| Northern | 51,965 | 30.9 | 22.2 | 4.03 |
| Southern | 23,465 | 26.8 | 19.2 | 6.37 |
| Southern Highlands | 68,910 | 46.9 | 27.0 | 5.92 |
| Western | 59,592 | 43.5 | 19.3 | 6.72 |
| Zanzibar | 3,714 | 10.7 | 7.1 | 3.57 |
| Total (national) | 405,081 | 36.1 | 21.1 | 6.08 |
| Lower bound | 282,588 | 25.2 | 14.7 | |
| Upper bound | 527,573 | 47.1 | 27.5 |