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Abortion and contraception rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina

SHAPE classifies family planning and abortion rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina as restricted, combining abortion law and contraception policy.

Restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • Abortion: Rules vary by entity, but abortion is generally available on request through 10 weeks, with later access on specified grounds.
  • Contraception: EPF's 2026 contraception-policy score is 41.4%; the atlas records limited national coverage.
  • Interpretation: The status combines legal rules and national policy access; regional availability and individual eligibility may differ.

[Sources: https://abortion-policies.srhr.org/countries/ ; https://www.epfweb.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/CCInfoEU_A3_EN_2026_FEB22-HiRes.pdf]

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