Portugal reproductive health reports show rising trends in terminations and fertility treatments

Recent health reports in Portugal highlight significant trends in reproductive services. Data from the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) shows that in 2025, 18,869 pregnancy terminations were recorded. Notably, over 44% of these procedures were performed on foreign nationals, a figure that has risen significantly over the last five years. The most represented nationalities were Angolan (20.9%), Brazilian (19.7%), and Cape Verdean (14.6%). Health authorities emphasized the need for services that address linguistic and cultural diversity to reduce barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare.

In a separate development regarding fertility, the National Council for Medically Assisted Procreation (CNPMA) reported that over 43,000 children have been born in Portugal through assisted procreation techniques. While the number of treatments has increased by 300% over the last 15 years, the public sector faces challenges. Specifically, there are significant waiting lists, with delays of approximately four years reported for access to gametes through the Public Gamete Bank.