Public support for legal abortion in the United States remains firm, according to the mid-July 2025 survey by The Associated Press‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll revealed that 64 percent of American adults favor allowing abortion in all or most cases. This nearly matched the figures reported in 2022 and 2023.
The findings show a slight decline compared with 2024, when support peaked at about 70 percent following heightened attention to abortion policies after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Current levels of support remain higher than those observed before the ruling and reflect enduring public acceptance of abortion rights in many circumstances.
One key measure examined was support for abortion for any reason. This has decreased notably to 52 percent, falling from 61 percent recorded in 2024. The current level is similar to findings in 2021, suggesting that the heightened approval observed immediately after Roe was overturned may have been temporary rather than indicative of a lasting shift.
Strong public backing persists for abortion in specific and exceptional circumstances. Over 80 percent of respondents support legality due to life or health concerns, severe fetal abnormalities, or when pregnancy results from rape or incest. These scenarios maintain a broad consensus across political affiliations and contrast with the divisions surrounding unrestricted access.
The survey revealed partisan differences. About 85 percent of Democrats endorse abortion in all or most cases. 59 percent of Republicans believe it should be illegal in most or all situations. The partisan gap remains wide and continues to shape national debates over reproductive rights, although support among both groups has slightly declined since 2024.
Views on related policy measures vary. 70 percent support allowing abortions during medical emergencies even in states with bans. A narrow majority favors protecting the right to travel for abortion services and shielding doctors from legal penalties. Public opinion is more divided on the mailing of abortion pills. Many respondents expressed neutrality or uncertainty.
The survey employed the AmeriSpeak Omnibus, a probability‑based panel designed to represent the U.S. household population. A total of 1437 adults completed interviews online and via phone between 10 and 14 July 2025. The margin of sampling error for the full sample is plus or minus 3.6 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level.