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Abortion and contraception rules in Portugal

SHAPE classifies family planning and abortion rights in Portugal as progressive, combining abortion law and contraception policy.

Progressive framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • Abortion: Abortion is available on request through 10 weeks; a mandatory three-day reflection period applies.
  • Contraception: EPF's 2026 contraception-policy score is 93.8%; the atlas records broad national coverage.
  • Interpretation: The status combines legal rules and national policy access; regional availability and individual eligibility may differ.

[Sources: https://abortion-policies.srhr.org/countries/ ; https://www.epfweb.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/CCInfoEU_A3_EN_2026_FEB22-HiRes.pdf]

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