Infant mortality rates in Portugal
Portugal: Infant mortality rates was 1.2 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.2 Rate
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
43rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
17 Rate
in 1968
All-time low
1 Rate
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Portugal, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in Portugal is 1.2 Rate, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Portugal peaked at 17 Rate in 1968 and was at its lowest, 1 Rate, in 2022.
That places Portugal 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rates in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 15.1 Rate | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 16 Rate | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 15.8 Rate | -1.2% |
| 1964 | 16.2 Rate | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 15.7 Rate | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 16.2 Rate | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 16.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 17 Rate | +4.9% |
| 1969 | 16.6 Rate | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 16.1 Rate | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 16.5 Rate | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 14.1 Rate | -14.5% |
| 1973 | 14.5 Rate | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 15.5 Rate | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 16.3 Rate | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 15 Rate | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 14.5 Rate | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 13.5 Rate | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 12.4 Rate | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 12.3 Rate | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 11.8 Rate | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 11.6 Rate | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 9.3 Rate | -19.8% |
| 1984 | 9.5 Rate | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 10.2 Rate | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 9.2 Rate | -9.8% |
| 1987 | 8.4 Rate | -8.7% |
| 1988 | 7.4 Rate | -11.9% |
| 1989 | 6.8 Rate | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 5.7 Rate | -16.2% |
| 1991 | 5.5 Rate | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 4.7 Rate | -14.5% |
| 1993 | 4.1 Rate | -12.8% |
| 1994 | 3.4 Rate | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 3.6 Rate | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 3.2 Rate | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 2.8 Rate | -12.5% |
| 1998 | 2.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.7 Rate | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 2.5 Rate | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 2.1 Rate | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 2.6 Rate | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 2.1 Rate | -19.2% |
| 2004 | 1.7 Rate | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 1.6 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 1.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.5 Rate | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.7 Rate | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 1.1 Rate | -35.3% |
| 2011 | 1.5 Rate | +36.4% |
| 2012 | 1.5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.2 Rate | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 1.5 Rate | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 1.4 Rate | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 1.5 Rate | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 1.2 Rate | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 1.6 Rate | +33.3% |
| 2019 | 1.2 Rate | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 1.1 Rate | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 1.2 Rate | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 1 Rate | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.2 Rate | +20.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.2 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 67% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.2 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 71% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.98 Rate | 15 Rate | 17 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.84 Rate | 12.4 Rate | 16.5 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.65 Rate | 6.8 Rate | 12.3 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.85 Rate | 2.7 Rate | 5.7 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9 Rate | 1.5 Rate | 2.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 Rate | 1.1 Rate | 1.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1 Rate | 1 Rate | 1.2 Rate | 5 |
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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,112 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 38 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Portugal?
- Infant mortality rates in Portugal was 1.2 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 17 Rate in 1968.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Rate in 2022.
- How does Portugal rank for infant mortality rates?
- Portugal ranks 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Infant mortality rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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