Portugal Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Portugal's fertility rate was 1.42 in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Portugal's fertility rate stood at 1.42 in 2025, a decline of +0.02 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.42 by 2025. Portugal ranked 164th globally.
Portugal's fertility rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from its all-time peak of 3.23 children per woman in 1962 to a recent low of 1.21 in 2013. Although the country has seen a slight increase since then, with a current fertility rate of 1.42 children per woman in 2025, it still ranks #164 globally. This trajectory is comparable to that of its peer country, Czechia, which also experienced a sharp decline in fertility rates before stabilizing at a similar level. The trend in fertility rates in Portugal is likely to be driven by demographic factors, including urbanization and changing social norms. However, a shift towards more family-friendly policies, such as increased parental leave and childcare support, could potentially alter the trajectory and encourage higher fertility rates in the future, potentially reversing the decline that has characterized Portugal's fertility rate since the 1960s.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.42 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.42 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.42 | −0.02 | #164 |
| 2023 | 1.44 | +0.01 | #46 |
| 2022 | 1.43 | +0.08 | #42 |
| 2021 | 1.35 | −0.07 | #19 |
| 2020 | 1.42 | −0.02 | #33 |
| 2019 | 1.44 | +0.02 | #32 |
| 2018 | 1.42 | +0.04 | #29 |
| 2017 | 1.38 | +0.01 | #18 |
| 2016 | 1.37 | +0.06 | #16 |
| 2015 | 1.31 | +0.07 | #9 |
| 2014 | 1.24 | +0.03 | #6 |
| 2013 | 1.21 | −0.07 | #7 |
| 2012 | 1.28 | −0.07 | #4 |
| 2011 | 1.35 | −0.04 | #12 |
| 2010 | 1.39 | +0.05 | #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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's fertility rate was 1.42 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's fertility rate peaked at 3.23 in 1962.
The lowest fertility rate in Portugal was 1.21 in 2013.
Portugal ranks 164th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.42 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Portugal in 2025 was 1.42. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_fertility-rate,
title = {Portugal Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}