While it is mandatory to liberalize induced abortion legally, it is not adequate for women's health alone. The aim of this article, which is a collection of other studies, is to review the legal regulations on induced abortion since the onset of capitalism based on examples from different countries. Although there were certain efforts towards legalizing it until 1950's, induced abortion was considered illegal in many capitalist countries and few countries, which legalized induced abortion under specific conditions. Though gradually, induced abortion started to be legalized in all capitalist countries after 1950's and this process accelerated considerably between the years 1960-1976. Today, on the other hand, countries, which prohibit induced abortions or allow it only for purposes concerning women's health, are 68 countries constituting 26% of the world population approximately. Thirty five countries that allow abortion only on condition that mother's physical health is under risk, constitute 10% of world population. About half of these countries are African countries. There are five countries constituting 4% of world population, which allow abortion only on condition that mental health of the mother is threatened. Fifty six countries, which allow abortion without any restrictions, constitute 40% of world population. Thirty one of those countries are European region countries. Although liberalization of abortion has increased by degrees with legal regulations, it is indispensable for the legal authorities to prioritize providing accessible and free reproductive services in general, and family planning service in particular within the scope of primary health care services.