The Department of Health collects information on pregnancy in Washington State from birth certificates, fetal death certificates, and the abortion reporting system. Abortion data is non-identified and includes only information on induced abortion.

Abortion and pregnancy data are collected and analyzed into data tables by the department. These data tables can be used to assess issues related to family planning, maternal and child health, and access to health care. Data tables by topic and year can be found by following the links below.

Data Tables

Induced Abortion/Pregnancy Tables by Topic - Includes information on induced abortion and pregnancy categorized by demographic characteristics.

Induced Abortion/Pregnancy Tables by Year - Includes information on induced abortion and pregnancy categorized by year of occurrence.

Induced Abortion/Pregnancy Trend Tables - Includes trends in induced abortion and pregnancy information.

More information

Vital Statistics Technical Notes (PDF) provides more information about all vital statistics data, including data quality and recommended uses.

2010-2018 Highlights – Vital Statistics Factsheet (PDF)

Overview Table (Excel) provides a historical context for interpreting vital statistics in Washington State from 1910 through 2016. This table shows live births, deaths, infant deaths, maternal deaths, and fetal deaths for Washington residents.

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Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at 360-236-4310 or email CHS.DataRequests@DOH.WA.GOV