Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Portugal
Portugal: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 146 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
146
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
143rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
5,853
in 1961
All-time low
137
in 2021
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in Portugal, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Portugal is 146, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Portugal peaked at 5,853 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 137, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 143rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,853 | — |
| 1962 | 5,834 | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 5,629 | -3.5% |
| 1964 | 5,566 | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 5,280 | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 5,225 | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 5,220 | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 5,071 | -2.9% |
| 1969 | 4,794 | -5.5% |
| 1970 | 4,323 | -9.8% |
| 1971 | 4,026 | -6.9% |
| 1972 | 3,760 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 3,640 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 3,620 | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 3,748 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 3,787 | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 3,453 | -8.8% |
| 1978 | 2,943 | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 2,617 | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 2,411 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 2,183 | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 2,031 | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 1,846 | -9.1% |
| 1984 | 1,718 | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 1,492 | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 1,336 | -10.5% |
| 1987 | 1,190 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 1,070 | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 945 | -11.7% |
| 1990 | 846 | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 770 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 694 | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 628 | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 554 | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 500 | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 475 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 452 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 425 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 409 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 397 | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 360 | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 343 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 315 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 282 | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 257 | -8.9% |
| 2006 | 232 | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 217 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 216 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 209 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 213 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 205 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 191 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 176 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 174 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 178 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 179 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 172 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 167 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 161 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 152 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 137 | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 144 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 146 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 146 | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 146 is below the median for high income countries, which is 155, 94% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 146 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 87% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,386 | 4,794 | 5,853 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,592 | 2,617 | 4,323 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,622 | 945 | 2,411 | 10 |
| 1990s | 575.3 | 409 | 846 | 10 |
| 2000s | 282.8 | 209 | 397 | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.6 | 161 | 213 | 10 |
| 2020s | 145 | 137 | 152 | 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 38 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Portugal?
- Neonatal deaths in Portugal was 146 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5,853 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 137 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for neonatal deaths?
- Portugal ranks 143rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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