Deaths surge by 34.5% in December. The country's natural balance worsened but the population grew in 2025
The year was the deadliest since 2022, but also the one with the most births in recent years.
Portugal records fewer flu cases and a drop in intensive care admissions
All-cause mortality remains above expected levels.
Portugal records fewer flu cases and a fall in intensive care admissions
Portugal recorded fewer flu cases last week and a reduction in intensive care admissions, but mortality from all causes remains above expected levels, according to the National Institute of Health Dr Ricardo Jorge (INSA).
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.
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.
