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A baby born in Portugal in 2026 can expect to live 82.9 years, among the highest globally. Life expectancy has risen by 24 years since 1950. About 119 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 11.4 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 2.1 per 1,000 live births, down 98% since 1950. Women live about 5.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 21 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 6.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.9 years.
Life expectancy
82.9 years
Infant mortality
2.1 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
2.8 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
11.4 per 1,000 people
Portugal has achieved exceptional longevity, with life expectancy at 82.9 years, among the highest in the world. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 24 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 98% since 1950, now at just 2.1 per 1,000 births. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.9 years.