The Federal Statistical Office (StBA) collects and publishes data on the topics of health and care, for example, to answer questions about affordability and to provide a basis for action for policymakers.

For this reason, the Federal Statistical Office collects abortion statistics on a quarterly basis. These statistics provide an overview of the size, structure and development of abortions in Germany and also of selected circumstances of the women concerned. It provides important information in connection with assistance for pregnant women in conflict situations as well as measures to protect unborn life.

The Federal Statistical Office collects the data from hospitals and doctors' offices. These report quarterly data on abortions performed.

As managers of hospitals or owners of medical practices, you are legally obligated to report the data of your facilities. You are required to report if abortions are performed at your facility or were performed within 2 years prior to the current quarter end.

You can send the data to the Federal Statistical Office via the survey portal of the Federal and State Statistical Offices or via the online reporting procedure IDEV. You can also commission other persons to report the data, for example your secretariat or physicians employed by you.