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flag Kansas saw a record 19,811 abortions in 2024, driven by restrictions in nearby states.

flag In 2024, Kansas reported a record 19,811 abortions, a 1.8% increase from 2023, with 76% performed on out-of-state patients, mainly from Texas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. flag Kansas residents accounted for 4,763 abortions, up 9.3% from 2023, with the state’s abortion rate among residents rising to 140.3 per 1,000 live births. flag Most procedures—77.1%—occurred before nine weeks of gestation. flag The data, released in late 2025, reflects increased demand due to abortion restrictions in neighboring states following the 2022 Roe v. Wade overturn. flag The state’s birth rate reached a record low of 11.4 per 1,000 people.

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