Leiria: More than a third of babies have foreign mothers
In 2025, 936 babies were born to Portuguese mothers and 554 to foreign mothers. The number of births represents an increase of about 5.2% compared with 2024, says the Local Health Unit.
More than one third of babies born in Leiria have a foreign mother
936 babies were born to Portuguese mothers and 554 to foreign mothers, with the majority of the newborns being male.
Births in Portugal rose last year to more than 89,000 babies, of whom 28% were to foreign mothers
Babies born to foreign mothers continue to represent a sizeable proportion, particularly due to the contribution of Brazilian women.
30% of new-borns in Portugal born to foreign mothers
Home News 30% of new-borns in Portugal born to foreign mothers 30% of new-borns in Portugal born to foreign mothers In total, there were 89. 162 births in Portugal, 4,520 more than registered last year, which already showed a growth trend.
