Share of individuals using the internet in Portugal
Portugal: Share of individuals using the internet was 88.49 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of individuals using the internet in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 88.49 for share of individuals using the internet in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of individuals using the internet in Portugal peaked at 88.49 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Portugal ranks 72nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 3.55 | 0 | 14.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.28 | 16.43 | 48.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.84 | 53.3 | 75.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.87 | 78.26 | 88.49 | 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)
- 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)
- Broadband penetration by country 45.24 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of individuals using the internet in Portugal?
- Share of individuals using the internet in Portugal was 88.49 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 88.49 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of individuals using the internet recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Portugal rank for share of individuals using the internet?
- Portugal ranks 72nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of individuals using the internet rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. 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 Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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