3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Portugal

Portugal: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 1.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
1.7
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
180th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.4
in 2000
All-time low
1.7
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Portugal, 2000–2021

01232000201020212000: 3.42001: 3.22002: 32003: 2.82004: 2.62005: 2.32006: 2.22007: 2.12008: 2.12009: 2.12010: 2.12011: 2.12012: 2.12013: 2.12014: 2.12015: 2.12016: 2.12017: 22018: 22019: 1.92020: 1.82021: 1.7

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 in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Portugal, 2000 to 2021.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 177 Russian Federation 2 compare
  2. 178 Lithuania 1.9 compare
  3. 179 Spain 1.8 compare
  4. 180 Israel 1.7 compare
  5. 180 Luxembourg 1.7 compare
  6. 183 Cyprus 1.6 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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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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Indicator
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
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