Public Opposition to Abortion Legalization Increases

Public opposition to abortion legalization in Brazil has seen a rise, moving from 58% in Jan 2021 to 61% in Jan 2024. This indicates a growing resistance to changing the abortion laws, highlighting a 3% increase over three years.

Stable Support for Abortion Legalization

Support for abortion legalization has remained consistent, with 24% of the population in favor both in May 2022 and Jan 2024. Despite the evolving societal and political contexts, the proportion of the populace advocating for legalization has stayed unchanged.

Increase in Undecided or Neutral Responses

From Jan 2021 to May 2022, there was a noticeable increase in respondents who were undecided or did not provide an answer, from 11% to 17%. This shift suggests a 6% rise in individuals uncertain or unwilling to express a clear stance on abortion legalization within a year. However, by Jan 2024, the rate slightly decreased to 15%, indicating a potential stabilization in public opinion.

Minor Fluctuations in Opposition and Indecision

While the overall trend shows an increase in opposition and a stable level of support for abortion legalization, the percentage of those against it slightly fluctuated, seeing a 1% increase from May 2022 to Jan 2024. Similarly, the percentage of undecided respondents or those not providing an answer decreased by 2% during the same period, pointing to minor shifts in public opinion dynamics.