Total fertility rate (UN DESA) in Portugal
Portugal: Total fertility rate (UN DESA) was 1.52 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
1.52
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
41st
of 75 countries
All-time high
1.54
in 2000
All-time low
1.21
in 2013
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total fertility rate in Portugal, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 1.52 for total fertility rate in 2025.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Portugal peaked at 1.54 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.21, in 2013.
That places Portugal 41st out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total fertility rate (UN DESA) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.54 | — |
| 2001 | 1.46 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 1.46 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.44 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.41 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 1.41 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 1.37 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 1.35 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 1.38 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 1.35 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 1.38 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.34 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 1.28 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1.21 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 1.23 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.3 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 1.36 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.38 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 1.41 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 1.42 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 1.41 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 1.33 | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 1.51 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 1.51 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 1.52 | +0.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.52 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.46, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.52 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.48, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 | 1.33 | 1.52 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 38 United Kingdom 1.54 compare
- 39 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 1.53 compare
- 40 Denmark 1.52 compare
- 42 Serbia 1.5 compare
- 43 Iceland 1.5 compare
- 44 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.5 compare
More population data for Portugal
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2816 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 95.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 396,215 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fertility rate in Portugal?
- Total fertility rate in Portugal was 1.52 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 in 2000.
- What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 in 2013.
- How does Portugal rank for total fertility rate?
- Portugal ranks 41st out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total fertility rate (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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