Portugal Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Portugal's birth rate was 7.8 in 2025, ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Portugal's birth rate stood at 7.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.8 by 2025. Portugal ranked 193rd globally.
Portugal's birth rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, dropping from a peak of 24.50 in 1962 to a low of 7.60 in 2021. This downward trend is part of a broader global phenomenon, with Portugal ranking 193rd globally in 2025 with a birth rate of 7.76 children per 1,000 people. Notably, Portugal's birth rate is lower than that of Malta, which ranks 192nd globally with a birth rate of 7.78 children per 1,000 people. In comparison, the European Union as a whole had a birth rate of 7.79 children per 1,000 people in 2025. The decline in birth rate in Portugal is a reflection of changing societal and economic factors, including urbanization and increasing female participation in the workforce. A shift in government policies or demographic changes, such as increased immigration or a rise in fertility rates, could potentially alter the trajectory of Portugal's birth rate in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.8 | −0.3 | #193 |
| 2023 | 8.1 | +0.1 | #27 |
| 2022 | 8.0 | +0.4 | #16 |
| 2021 | 7.6 | −0.5 | #12 |
| 2020 | 8.1 | −0.3 | #12 |
| 2019 | 8.4 | +0.0 | #15 |
| 2018 | 8.4 | +0.1 | #12 |
| 2017 | 8.3 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 2016 | 8.4 | +0.2 | #7 |
| 2015 | 8.2 | +0.3 | #4 |
| 2014 | 7.9 | +0.0 | #1 |
| 2013 | 7.9 | −0.6 | #1 |
| 2012 | 8.5 | −0.7 | #3 |
| 2011 | 9.2 | −0.4 | #8 |
| 2010 | 9.6 | +0.2 | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's birth rate was 7.8 in 2025. Ranked 193rd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's birth rate peaked at 24.5 in 1962.
The lowest birth rate in Portugal was 7.6 in 2021.
Portugal ranks 193rd globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's birth rate is projected to reach 7.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Portugal in 2025 was 7.8. This ranks 193rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_birth-rate,
title = {Portugal Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}