Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region in Portugal
Portugal: Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region was 3 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3 Rate
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
30th
of 49 countries
All-time high
10.9 Rate
in 1990
All-time low
2.4 Rate
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Portugal stood at 3 Rate.
That represents a change of up 20.0% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Portugal peaked at 10.9 Rate in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.4 Rate, in 2020.
That places Portugal 30th out of 49 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 by NUTS 2 region in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.9 Rate | — |
| 1991 | 10.8 Rate | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 9.2 Rate | -14.8% |
| 1993 | 8.6 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 7.9 Rate | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 7.4 Rate | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 6.8 Rate | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 6.4 Rate | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 6 Rate | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 5.6 Rate | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 5.5 Rate | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 5 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.1 Rate | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 3.8 Rate | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 3.5 Rate | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 3.3 Rate | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 3.4 Rate | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 3.3 Rate | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 3.6 Rate | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 2.5 Rate | -30.6% |
| 2011 | 3.1 Rate | +24.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4 Rate | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 2.9 Rate | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 2.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3.2 Rate | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 2.7 Rate | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 3.3 Rate | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 2.8 Rate | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 2.4 Rate | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 2.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.6 Rate | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 2.5 Rate | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 3 Rate | +20.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.2 Rate, 94% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.25 Rate, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.96 Rate | 5.6 Rate | 10.9 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.05 Rate | 3.3 Rate | 5.5 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.97 Rate | 2.5 Rate | 3.4 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.58 Rate | 2.4 Rate | 3 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 by nuts 2 region in Portugal?
- Infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Portugal was 3 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9 Rate in 1990.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4 Rate in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region?
- Portugal ranks 30th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. 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 by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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