Table 2. Percentage distribution of abortions by wealth, by region and country.
| Poorest | Second | Middle | Fourth | Richest | Number of abortions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | ||||||
| Congo Republica | 8.0 | 19.1 | 23.2 | 25.4 | 24.3 | 772 |
| Gabona | 14.5 | 21.5 | 21.2 | 22.5 | 20.3 | 542 |
| Ghana | 7.5 | 6.9 | 20.4 | 30.1 | 35.0 | 399 |
| Nigeriaa | 20.2 | 26.7 | 15.2 | 19.6 | 18.3 | 205 |
| Asiab | ||||||
| Armenia | 26.6 | 16.3 | 26.5 | 14.5 | 16.0 | 395 |
| Azerbaijan | 25.3 | 15.8 | 22.9 | 17.5 | 18.4 | 1,504 |
| Bangladeshc | 10.7 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 22.5 | 34.3 | 381 |
| Cambodiad | 17.3 | 18.1 | 17.3 | 25.5 | 21.8 | 1,070 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 13.9 | 16.7 | 15.5 | 28.0 | 25.9 | 427 |
| Nepal | 10.7 | 13.3 | 16.0 | 23.2 | 36.9 | 341 |
| Pakistan | 3.8 | 12.2 | 17.6 | 28.4 | 37.9 | 115 |
| Philippinesa,e | 33.6 | - | 37.0 | - | 29.4 | 193 |
| Tajikistan | 16.9 | 14.5 | 17.9 | 23.9 | 26.9 | 365 |
| Turkey | 11.2 | 20.0 | 22.2 | 14.9 | 31.7 | 339 |
| Vietnam | 20.9 | 17.0 | 22.6 | 22.2 | 17.3 | 403 |
| Europe | ||||||
| Albania | 17.5 | 21.3 | 27.5 | 19.7 | 13.9 | 143 |
| Moldova | 10.4 | 17.0 | 17.8 | 23.1 | 31.8 | 607 |
| Ukraine | 18.3 | 25.0 | 19.7 | 17.0 | 20.0 | 278 |
| Central America & the Caribbean | ||||||
| Haitia | 1.0 | 3.5 | 15.5 | 35.1 | 44.8 | 202 |
Note: All data are from population-based surveys. Unless otherwise noted, calculations are based on all abortions reported in the three year period before the survey. Wealth is measured at the time of the survey.
a Calculations based on the most recent abortion in the three year period before the survey.
b Calculations based on sample of currently married women.
c Menstrual regulation used as proxy for abortion.
d Calculations based on abortions in the five year period before the survey.
e Wealth categories are lowest, middle, and richest.