5 Developed Countries with Lowest Autism Rates

2. Portugal

Cases per 10,000 children: 70.5

Portugal boasts the second-lowest autism rate across the world. ERA-Net Neuron, a financial network supporting neuroscience research, has committed to providing €1.2 million in funding to researchers at the University of Coimbra for autism research. This investment signifies a growing interest in advancing the nation’s understanding of autism.