Portugal records more deaths in 2025, but infant deaths fell
Preliminary figures show a rise in total deaths in Portugal in 2025, while the number of infant deaths declined compared with the previous year.
Deaths rise 2.6% but infant mortality falls
Portugal recorded 122,151 deaths in 2025, 3,124 more than in 2024, but deaths of children under one year fell to 241. As of November, 80,206 babies had been born, improving the natural balance.
Portugal records more deaths in 2025, but infant deaths fell
There were 122,151 deaths registered in 2025 — an increase of 2.6% compared with the previous year.
Infant mortality in Portugal decreased
Home News Infant mortality in Portugal decreased Infant mortality in Portugal decreased Portugal recorded more deaths in 2025, with 3,124 more deaths compared to 2024, but deaths of children under one year old decreased, totalling 241, 14 fewer, according to data released today by the National In
