Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

The number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose 7.8% in 2025, mostly due to an influx of patients from Iowa.

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — The number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose 7.8% in 2025 as the dust begins to settle on some of the state’s — and neighboring states’ — newer abortion restrictions.

According to data from the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), at least 2,698 abortions were performed in Nebraska in 2025. That’s 197 more than 2024’s total of 2,501 abortions in one year.

Nebraska’s abortion rate has remained relatively consistent …

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