Planned Parenthood Reports Record Abortions Despite Declining Services

Analysis shows abortion provider's focus on terminations amid drop in other healthcare offerings

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:24pm

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Planned Parenthood's latest service report reveals the organization performed a record 434,450 abortions between 2023-2024, an 8% increase from the previous year and a 34% rise since 2014. However, the report also shows declines in other services like prenatal care, cancer screenings, and contraception over the same period.

Why it matters

The data highlights Planned Parenthood's prioritization of abortion services despite a drop in overall patient numbers and a shift away from its stated mission of providing comprehensive reproductive healthcare. This has sparked renewed debate over the organization's taxpayer funding and calls for women to have access to a wider range of healthcare options.

The details

According to an analysis by the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), for every 1 adoption referral Planned Parenthood made between 2023-2024, the organization aborted 143 babies. The report also shows a 43% decrease in total cancer screening and prevention services, a 55% drop in breast exams, and a 38% decline in pap tests since 2014. Prenatal services were down 56% and contraceptive services fell 23% over the same period.

  • Planned Parenthood released the report over Easter weekend 2026.
  • The report covers Planned Parenthood's services from 2023 to 2024.

The players

Planned Parenthood

A nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health services, including abortion, in the United States.

Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI)

The education and research arm of the pro-life advocacy group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.

Tessa Cox

Senior Research Associate at the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

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What they’re saying

“Yet again, abortions performed by Planned Parenthood hit a record high, demonstrating that abortion remains a top priority for the organization.”

— Tessa Cox, Senior Research Associate, Charlotte Lozier Institute

“Over the past decade, abortions, government funding, and total revenue soared, even as the number of clients served has declined and total services have stagnated. Women deserve better alternatives, which outnumber Planned Parenthood by 15 to 1 nationwide.”

— Tessa Cox, Senior Research Associate, Charlotte Lozier Institute

What’s next

The debate over Planned Parenthood's taxpayer funding is expected to continue, with calls for women to have access to a wider range of healthcare options.

The takeaway

Planned Parenthood's focus on abortion services, despite declines in other healthcare offerings, has reignited the debate over the organization's priorities and its taxpayer funding. This highlights the need for women to have access to a diverse range of reproductive healthcare providers that can meet their full spectrum of needs.