Portugal Infant mortality rate

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Infant mortality rate: total: 4.85 deaths/1,000 live births
male: 5.31 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 4.36 deaths/1,000 live births (2008 est.)

YearInfant mortality rateRankPercent ChangeDate of Information
20035.73193 2003 est.
20045.05199-11.87 %2004 est.
20055.051990.00 %2005 est.
20064.98198-1.39 %2006 est.
20074.92194-1.20 %2007 est.
20084.85194-1.42 %2008 est.

Definition: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008

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