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Individuals using the Internet in Portugal

Portugal: Individuals using the Internet was 88.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
88.5%
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
72nd
of 209 countries
All-time high
88.5%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Portugal, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 0 % of population1991: 0.1 % of population1992: 0.25 % of population1993: 0.45 % of population1994: 0.719 % of population1995: 1.5 % of population1996: 3 % of population1997: 5 % of population1998: 9.9 % of population1999: 14.7 % of population2000: 16.4 % of population2001: 18.1 % of population2002: 19.4 % of population2003: 29.7 % of population2004: 31.8 % of population2005: 35 % of population2006: 38 % of population2007: 42.1 % of population2008: 44.1 % of population2009: 48.3 % of population2010: 53.3 % of population2011: 55.2 % of population2012: 60.3 % of population2013: 62.1 % of population2014: 64.6 % of population2015: 68.6 % of population2016: 70.4 % of population2017: 73.8 % of population2018: 74.7 % of population2019: 75.3 % of population2020: 78.3 % of population2021: 82.3 % of population2022: 84.5 % of population2023: 85.8 % of population2024: 88.5 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals using the internet in Portugal is 88.5%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Portugal peaked at 88.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

Portugal ranks 72nd of 209 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.6% 0.0% 14.7% 10
2000s 32.3% 16.4% 48.3% 10
2010s 65.8% 53.3% 75.3% 10
2020s 83.9% 78.3% 88.5% 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 69 Montenegro 88.9% compare
  2. 70 France 88.7% compare
  3. 71 Poland 88.6% compare
  4. 73 Israel 88.2% compare
  5. 74 Seychelles 87.8% compare
  6. 75 Serbia 87.7% compare

See the full ranking of 240 places β†’

More infrastructure data for Portugal

All data for Portugal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Portugal?
Individuals using the internet in Portugal was 88.5% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 88.5% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Portugal rank for individuals using the internet?
Portugal ranks 72nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is 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 World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
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Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.