In December 2024, the number of deaths was 10,786, higher than the number registered in November 2024 (1,356 more deaths; +14.4%), but lower than that registered in December 2023 (1,377 less deaths; -11.3%).

In total, in 2024, there were 118,837 deaths in Portugal, a figure very close to that of 2023 (118,895), representing a decrease of just 58 deaths (-0.05%).

In November 2024, 7,053 children were born alive, corresponding to 5.2% less compared to October 2024 (7,438) and to 5.4% less compared to November 2023 (7,457).

In that month, the natural balance was -2,345, worsening compared to the same month of 2023, when it reached -2,095.

In November 2024, 1,863 marriages were celebrated, corresponding to a decrease of 45.1% compared to number of marriages held in October 2024 (1,530 less marriages) but to an increase of 5.0% compared to November 2023 (89 more).