Broadband penetration by country in Portugal
Portugal: Broadband penetration by country was 45.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Broadband penetration by country in Portugal, 1999–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for broadband penetration by country in Portugal is 45.24, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, broadband penetration by country in Portugal peaked at 45.24 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0029, in 1999.
Portugal ranks 13th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0029 | 0.0029 | 0.0029 | 1 |
| 2000s | 8.92 | 0.2446 | 18.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.86 | 20.1 | 38.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.79 | 40.12 | 45.24 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More science & technology data for Portugal
- Scientific and technical journal articles 18,225 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 12.94 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 124.13 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 124.13 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 42 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 88.49 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 711 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.7% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,730 (2025)
- Number of internet users 8.55 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is broadband penetration by country in Portugal?
- Broadband penetration by country in Portugal was 45.24 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest broadband penetration by country recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 45.24 in 2024.
- What is the lowest broadband penetration by country recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0029 in 1999.
- How does Portugal rank for broadband penetration by country?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is broadband penetration by country rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Broadband penetration by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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