Survey yearLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
201426%72%3%641
200726%71%3%556
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are ages…

Views about abortion18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Legal in all/most cases20%43%21%16%154
Illegal in all/most cases23%39%22%15%457
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Legal in all/most cases11%22%30%25%10%1%154
Illegal in all/most cases15%16%31%27%10%1%457
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Gender composition among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionMenWomenSample size
Legal in all/most cases43%57%158
Illegal in all/most cases46%54%464
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Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…

Views about abortionWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Legal in all/most cases76%1%5%10%8%157
Illegal in all/most cases89%< 1%< 1%7%4%457
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Legal in all/most cases12%8%80%157
Illegal in all/most cases5%6%89%460
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have a household income of…

Views about abortionLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Legal in all/most cases30%19%33%19%143
Illegal in all/most cases26%19%34%20%418
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Educational distribution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have completed…

Views about abortionHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Legal in all/most cases34%35%21%10%158
Illegal in all/most cases23%42%24%10%463
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Legal in all/most cases51%7%10%6%25%157
Illegal in all/most cases71%2%6%4%17%462
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionParentsNon-parentsSample size
Legal in all/most cases36%64%157
Illegal in all/most cases43%57%462
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they…

Views about abortionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Legal in all/most cases76%16%6%< 1%1%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases91%9%< 1%< 1%< 1%< 1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say religion is…

Views about abortionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases63%23%10%3%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases92%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend religious services…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases54%24%21%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases86%9%4%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who pray…

Views about abortionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases75%9%5%10%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases89%7%2%2%< 1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who attend prayer group…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases51%11%4%34%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases80%5%2%12%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who meditate…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases51%12%1%35%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases64%9%2%23%2%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases71%10%8%9%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases86%8%2%3%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases50%15%17%18%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases49%27%11%13%< 1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about abortionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases39%6%44%10%2%158
Illegal in all/most cases76%2%17%2%3%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…

Views about abortionThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases31%68%1%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases68%30%3%< 1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who read scripture…

Views about abortionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases56%14%4%26%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases85%6%3%6%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say the holy scripture is…

Views about abortionWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases30%49%2%15%4%158
Illegal in all/most cases33%58%5%2%3%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in heaven

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases88%7%4%158
Illegal in all/most cases97%1%2%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …in hell

Views about abortionBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases57%37%6%158
Illegal in all/most cases64%28%8%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who identify as…

Views about abortionRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Legal in all/most cases46%10%44%158
Illegal in all/most cases81%10%9%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are…

Views about abortionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases35%38%22%5%158
Illegal in all/most cases72%23%3%2%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who would rather have…

Views about abortionSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases52%42%3%3%158
Illegal in all/most cases84%13%1%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say government aid to the poor…

Views about abortionDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases47%51%1%1%158
Illegal in all/most cases73%23%4%1%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say homosexuality…

Views about abortionShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases62%34%2%2%158
Illegal in all/most cases27%66%5%2%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who …same-sex marriage

Views about abortionStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases53%43%4%158
Illegal in all/most cases15%79%7%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say…

Views about abortionStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases38%60%2%< 1%158
Illegal in all/most cases59%35%4%2%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by views about abortion

% of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who say humans…

Views about abortionEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Legal in all/most cases28%39%2%29%3%158
Illegal in all/most cases4%27%1%60%8%464
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.