3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Portugal
Portugal: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 1.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Portugal, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Portugal is 1.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Portugal peaked at 3.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.7, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 180th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.4 | — |
| 2001 | 3.2 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 3 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 2.8 | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 2.6 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 2.3 | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 2.2 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 2.1 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.9 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 1.8 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 1.7 | -5.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 68% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 71% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.58 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More health data for Portugal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1616 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 38 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0199 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Portugal?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Portugal was 1.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Portugal ranks 180th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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