Abortion in Denmark

Abortion in Denmark was fully legalized on 1 October 1973,^[1] allowing the procedure to be done electively if a woman's pregnancy has not exceeded its 12th week. Under Danish law, the patient must be over the age of 18 to decide on an abortion alone; parental consent is required for minors, except in special circumstances. An abortion can be performed after 12 weeks if the woman's life or health are in danger. A woman may also be granted an authorization to abort after 12 weeks if certain circumstances are proved to be present (such as poor socioeconomic condition of the woman, risk of birth defects in the baby, the pregnancy being the result of rape, or mental health risk to mother).^[1]

On June 1, 2025, abortion will become legal on request up to the 18th week of pregnancy and parental consent will no longer be required for 15-18 year olds.^[2]