COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – The latest Ohio Abortion Report shows an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 over 2022. There were 22,000 abortions in Ohio in 2023, an increase of 3,512 or nearly 19% from the year before. While most of those seeking abortions in Ohio are residents, the report shows an 80% increase in abortions sought by patients from out of state – from 7% to 12.6%.