Pro-Life Movement Gains Traction With Young Adults, Polls Show
Recent polling suggests a notable shift in how younger Americans view abortion, with signs that the pro-life movement is gaining ground among adults ages 18 to 29.
Multiple surveys show an increase in the share of young adults identifying as “pro-life,” while support for unrestricted abortion access has declined in recent years.
According to data from Gallup and others, the percentage of young adults calling themselves pro-life climbed to about 37% in 2025, an increase of about 8 to 11 percentage points compared to polls from 2022 and 2023.
Over the same period, the percentage of young adults who say abortion should be legal in all circumstances has declined sharply, falling by roughly 10 to 14 percentage points, according to Gallup data.
These findings come amid broader national polling showing a persistent generational divide on abortion policy.
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