Avoidable mortality in Portugal
Portugal: Avoidable mortality was 22,797 Deaths in 2022. ▼ Falling
Avoidable mortality in Portugal, 2002–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 22,797 Deaths for avoidable mortality in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, avoidable mortality in Portugal peaked at 30,554 Deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 21,615 Deaths, in 2019.
Portugal ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Avoidable mortality in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 30,554 Deaths | — |
| 2003 | 29,733 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 24,729 Deaths | -16.8% |
| 2008 | 24,314 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 24,304 Deaths | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 23,515 Deaths | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 22,875 Deaths | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 22,128 Deaths | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 21,756 Deaths | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 22,120 Deaths | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 21,962 Deaths | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 22,329 Deaths | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 21,979 Deaths | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 22,014 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 21,615 Deaths | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 22,797 Deaths | +5.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 22,797 Deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 26,107 Deaths, 87% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 22,797 Deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,797 Deaths, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,727 Deaths | 24,304 Deaths | 30,554 Deaths | 5 |
| 2010s | 22,229 Deaths | 21,615 Deaths | 23,515 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,797 Deaths | 22,797 Deaths | 22,797 Deaths | 1 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0199 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is avoidable mortality in Portugal?
- Avoidable mortality in Portugal was 22,797 Deaths in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest avoidable mortality recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 30,554 Deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest avoidable mortality recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,615 Deaths in 2019.
- How does Portugal rank for avoidable mortality?
- Portugal ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
- Is avoidable mortality rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Avoidable mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents data on preventable, treatable and avoidable (preventable + treatable) causes of mortality. Preventable and treatable causes of mortality are defined as follows: - Preventable mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions (i.e. before the onset of diseases/injuries, to reduce incidence). - Treatable (or amenable) mortality: Causes of death that can be mainly avoided through timely and effective healthcare interventions, including secondary prevention such as screening, and treatment (i.e. after the onset of diseases, to reduce case-fatality). Both indicators refer to premature mortality (under age 75). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.