Abortion Clinics Face Closure Amid Ongoing Access Challenges Nationwide

The number of abortion clinics in the U.S. has declined significantly since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in June 2022, with a total of 753 clinics reported at the end of 2025, marking a loss of 54 since 2020. Even states with protective abortion laws, like New York, are not immune to this trend, experiencing a notable decrease in clinic numbers. Financial strains and community support challenges have forced closures, impacting access to essential reproductive health services. As the landscape changes, many individuals are now traveling out-of-state for care, with Illinois emerging as a key destination despite its own clinic reductions. This ongoing situation highlights the importance of monitoring clinic availability and the implications for abortion access across the country.

Key Details: • 753 abortion clinics in the U.S. at the end of 2025, down from 807 in 2020. • New York lost eight abortion clinics since the start of 2024. • Illinois remains a key access point, despite a drop in clinics, welcoming tens of thousands of out-of-state patients.