Individuals - internet activities in Portugal

Portugal: Individuals - internet activities was 38.8% in 2015. ▲ Rising

Latest (2015)
38.8%
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
11th
of 42 countries
All-time high
38.8%
in 2015
All-time low
14.6%
in 2007
Years of data
7
2007–2015

Individuals - internet activities in Portugal, 2007–2015

0102030402007201120152007: 14.6 Percentage of individuals2008: 23.1 Percentage of individuals2009: 27.3 Percentage of individuals2010: 29.2 Percentage of individuals2011: 33.1 Percentage of individuals2013: 35.4 Percentage of individuals2015: 38.8 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2015, individuals - internet activities in Portugal stood at 38.8%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 9.6% on the previous year and up 165.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals - internet activities in Portugal peaked at 38.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14.6%, in 2007.

Portugal ranks 11th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Individuals - internet activities in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Individuals - internet activities in Portugal, 2007 to 2015.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2007 14.6% —
2008 23.1% +57.6%
2009 27.3% +18.3%
2010 29.2% +7.3%
2011 33.1% +13.2%
2013 35.4% +7.0%
2015 38.8% +9.6%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 38.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.7%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 38.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.0%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.7% 14.6% 27.3% 3
2010s 34.1% 29.2% 38.8% 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 9 United Kingdom 40.0% compare
  2. 9 United Kingdom 40.0% compare
  3. 12 Croatia 38.4% compare
  4. 12 Croatia 38.4% compare
  5. 14 Germany 37.1% compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals - internet activities in Portugal?
Individuals - internet activities in Portugal was 38.8% in 2015, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals - internet activities recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 38.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest individuals - internet activities recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 14.6% in 2007.
How does Portugal rank for individuals - internet activities?
Portugal ranks 11th out of 42 countries with data for 2015.
Is individuals - internet activities rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 165.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals - internet activities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals - internet activities
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 318 data points, 2007–2015
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