Portugal Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
Portugal's infant mortality rate was 2.5 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Portugal's infant mortality rate stood at 2.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025. Portugal ranked 175th globally.
Portugal's Infant Mortality Rate has undergone significant improvement over the past six and a half decades. At 2.48 per 1,000 live births in 2025, the country ranks 175 globally, down from an all-time high of 84.20 in 1960. This marked decline indicates a substantial reduction in infant mortality, with Portugal outpacing its peer Lithuania, which has a slightly higher rate of 2.54. Austria, a peer country with a comparable rate of 2.46, has also seen a notable decrease in infant mortality over the years. The drastic improvement in Portugal's Infant Mortality Rate is a testament to advancements in healthcare and socio-economic conditions. However, the country faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining and further reducing infant mortality rates, which could be impacted by factors such as improvements in maternal healthcare, access to prenatal care, and the standard of living. A decline in these indicators could potentially alter the trajectory of Portugal's Infant Mortality Rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.5 | −0.1 | #175 |
| 2023 | 2.6 | +0.0 | #21 |
| 2022 | 2.6 | −0.1 | #19 |
| 2021 | 2.7 | +0.0 | #20 |
| 2020 | 2.7 | −0.1 | #20 |
| 2019 | 2.8 | −0.1 | #20 |
| 2018 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #21 |
| 2017 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #18 |
| 2016 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #18 |
| 2015 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #16 |
| 2014 | 2.9 | +0.0 | #15 |
| 2013 | 2.9 | −0.1 | #14 |
| 2012 | 3.0 | +0.0 | #14 |
| 2011 | 3.0 | +0.0 | #13 |
| 2010 | 3.0 | −0.1 | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's infant mortality rate was 2.5 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's infant mortality rate peaked at 84.2 in 1960.
The lowest infant mortality rate in Portugal was 2.5 in 2025.
Portugal ranks 175th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 2.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of Portugal in 2025 was 2.5. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_infant-mortality,
title = {Portugal Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}