Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) in Portugal
Portugal: Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) was 13.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Maternal mortality ratio in Portugal, 2004–2022
Source: Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati.
Analysis
In 2022, maternal mortality ratio in Portugal stood at 13.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.9% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio in Portugal peaked at 20.1 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2005.
Portugal ranks 45th of 58 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8.2 | — |
| 2005 | 2.7 | -67.1% |
| 2006 | 4.7 | +74.1% |
| 2020 | 20.1 | +327.7% |
| 2021 | 8.8 | -56.2% |
| 2022 | 13.1 | +48.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 13.1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.65, 96% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.2 | 2.7 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 14 | 8.8 | 20.1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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- 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 maternal mortality ratio in Portugal?
- Maternal mortality ratio in Portugal was 13.1 in 2022, according to Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 20.1 in 2020.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2005.
- How does Portugal rank for maternal mortality ratio?
- Portugal ranks 45th out of 58 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), World Health Organization (WHO), note: The country data compiled, adjusted and used in the estimation model by the Maternal Mortality Estimati, published as part of Maternal mortality ratio (national estimate, per 100,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births.