Portugal's unmet dental-care rate rose to about 10.2% last year, up from 9.9% in 2024 and more than double the EU average (4.6%), with most people saying cost is the reason they skipped necessary treatment, according to reporting based on the National Institute of Statistics survey. The same survey shows families view dental expenses as a heavier burden than medication or other medical costs. Households budgeting tightly and anyone relying on public schemes should consider private cost estimates and check what is covered locally by public clinics.
One in ten misses dental care; cost blamed
Wednesday, 4 March 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística) is Portugal's official statistics office, responsible for collecting, processing, and publishing data on the economy, population, housing, employment, inflation, and social conditions.
Key INE publications include the Consumer Price Index (CPI), quarterly GDP figures, housing price indices, census data, and labor market statistics. These figures are widely used by policymakers, journalists, lenders, and international organizations to assess Portugal's economic and social trends.
INE data is publicly available at ine.pt, where users can access databases, press releases, and interactive tools covering everything from property prices to demographic shifts.
