The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Portugal
Portugal: The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index was 83 in 2023. ▬ Flat
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Portugal, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Portugal stood at 83.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Portugal peaked at 84 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 81, in 2000.
That places Portugal 33rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81 | — |
| 2001 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 81 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 82 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 82 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 83 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 84 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 83 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 83 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 84 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 83 | -1.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 83 is above the median for high income countries, which is 83, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 83 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.1 | 81 | 83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.6 | 83 | 84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.25 | 83 | 84 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 33 Czechia 83 compare
- 33 Kazakhstan 83 compare
- 33 Luxembourg 83 compare
- 33 Saudi Arabia 83 compare
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)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Portugal?
- The universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index in Portugal was 83 in 2023, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 84 in 2012.
- What is the lowest the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 81 in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is the universal health coverage (uhc) service coverage index rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Service Coverage Index is measured on a scale from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) based on the average coverage of essential services including reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and service capacity and access.