Population aging worsened last month. The number of deaths was once again greater than the number of births. Portugal continues to age. The trend of a higher number of deaths compared to births is nothing new.
Portugal continues to age. The trend of a higher number of deaths compared to births is nothing new. Taking into account the new data from the the country continues to lose population.
In March, more than 10,500 peoplean increase in 337 deaths compared to February. This means that, in total during the first three months of the year, more than 34 thousand people in the country, more 768 deaths than in the same period last year.
In the case of children under one year old18 lost their lives in March, two more than in 2025.
On the other hand, birth data goes back to the month of February, when more than 6,450 babies948 fewer than in January, but 33 more than in the same month last year.
The country’s natural balance remains negative
These new data allow us to know the difference between births and deaths, that is, the so-called natural balance of the country.
In February, Portugal lost more than 3,700 peoplea slight improvement compared to last year, but the births still do not compensate for the number of deaths.
Still in February, more than 1,600 weddingsa decrease both from one month to the next and in relation to 2025.
