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Healthcare in Portugal

The strengths of the healthcare landscape in Portugal

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High-quality
healthcare system

Portugal has a high standard of healthcare services. Private healthcare services have been investing not only in equipment and human resources, but also in the quality and comfort and in customer-focused care, always ensuring customer´s level of satisfaction.

02

Vibrant and innovative Research & Development ecosystem

Presence of world-class institutions and scientists, in areas such as neurosciences, cancer, immunology, regenerative medicine and nanomedicine.

03

High-quality supplier of healthcare products and services

Portuguese companies have for long, and each time more, been exporting to highly-demanding markets such as Germany, France, UK, Spain, Belgium and USA.

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Hospital beds​
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Hospitals​
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Physicians/1000 population
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Nurses/1000 population

Portugal Health Indicators

How does Portugal compare with other OECD countries regarding some health indicators

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Physicians/1000
population
2020
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Physicians/1000
population
2019 - OCDE 36
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Pharmacies/100.000
population
2020
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Pharmacies/100.000
population
2019 - OCDE 36
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Healthcare Expenditure
%GDP
2020
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Healthcare Expenditure
%GDP
2019 - OCDE 36
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Infant Mortality Rates/1000
live births​
2020
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Infante Mortality Rates/1000
Live births
2019 - OECD36​
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Life expectancy
at birth
2020
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Life expectancy
at birth
2019 OECD36​

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Our hospitals are modern, comfortable, and continuously improving and expanding their clinical capabilities so that quality care and satisfaction with medical services among the population is always increasing.