Birth rate by women's age group in Portugal
Portugal: Birth rate by women's age group was 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
187th
of 236 countries
All-time high
47.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1977
All-time low
5.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2021
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Portugal, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Analysis
In 2023, birth rate by women's age group in Portugal stood at 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Portugal peaked at 47.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 5.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2021.
That places Portugal 187th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Birth rate by women's age group in Portugal, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 23.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 1952 | 23.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.0% |
| 1953 | 23.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1954 | 22.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1955 | 21.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.7% |
| 1956 | 21.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 26.73 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +23.7% |
| 1958 | 27.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.0% |
| 1959 | 26.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 1960 | 25.18 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 25.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1962 | 26.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.8% |
| 1963 | 26.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 27.07 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 26.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 27.87 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 29.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 29.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 29.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 30.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 30.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 30.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 31.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 33.7 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +7.5% |
| 1975 | 38.53 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +14.4% |
| 1976 | 47.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +23.5% |
| 1977 | 47.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 44.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 41.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 41.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 39.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 38.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 37.75 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 36.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 32.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.3% |
| 1986 | 30.31 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 28.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 26.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 25.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 23.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 23.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 22.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 22.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 21.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 20.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 21.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 21.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 20.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 21.35 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 22.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 21.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 21.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 20.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 19.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 18.91 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 17.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 16.6 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 15.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 15.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 14.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 13.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 11.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 10.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 8.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 8.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 7.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 7.8 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 7.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 7.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 6.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 5.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -14.2% |
| 2022 | 6.64 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +5.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 93% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.3 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 96% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 21.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 27.26 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 25.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 29.83 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37.61 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 30.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 47.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 25.12 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 41.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 20.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 23.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.84 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 15.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 22.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.82 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 7.59 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 14.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.55 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 5.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 184 Latvia 7.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 185 Bahrain 7.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 186 Greece 7.04 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 188 Cyprus 6.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 189 Australia 6.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 190 Croatia 6.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
More population data for Portugal
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 396,215 people (2100)
- Population density 95.56 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Portugal?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Portugal was 6.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 47.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1977.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Portugal ranks 187th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate by women's age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Age-specific fertility rate for girls aged 15 to 19: the annual number of live births in this age group per 1,000 girls.