Personal computers in Portugal
Portugal: Personal computers was 18.3 per 100 people in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Personal computers in Portugal, 1988–2008
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database. Measured in per 100 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal computers in Portugal is 18.3 per 100 people, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 130.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal computers in Portugal peaked at 18.3 per 100 people in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.41 per 100 people, in 1988.
Portugal ranks 53rd of 182 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.
Personal computers in Portugal, year by year
| Year | per 100 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.41 per 100 people | — |
| 1989 | 2.02 per 100 people | +43.0% |
| 1990 | 2.63 per 100 people | +29.9% |
| 1991 | 3.03 per 100 people | +15.1% |
| 1992 | 3.52 per 100 people | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 4 per 100 people | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 4.28 per 100 people | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 5.45 per 100 people | +27.3% |
| 1996 | 6.61 per 100 people | +21.3% |
| 1997 | 7.27 per 100 people | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 7.93 per 100 people | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 9.07 per 100 people | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 10.2 per 100 people | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 11.7 per 100 people | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 13.42 per 100 people | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 13.41 per 100 people | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 13.39 per 100 people | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 15.29 per 100 people | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 16.3 per 100 people | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 17.58 per 100 people | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 18.3 per 100 people | +4.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 18.3 per 100 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 27.3 per 100 people, 67% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 18.3 per 100 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.46 per 100 people, 60% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.72 per 100 people | 1.41 per 100 people | 2.02 per 100 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 5.38 per 100 people | 2.63 per 100 people | 9.07 per 100 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.4 per 100 people | 10.2 per 100 people | 18.3 per 100 people | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More infrastructure data for Portugal
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 12.94 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions 124.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 5.53 million (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions 53 per 100 people (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per capita 0.5167 units per person (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, annual growth rate 0.4382 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fixed telephone subscriptions, gaps filled 5.53 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per capita 1.21 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal computers in Portugal?
- Personal computers in Portugal was 18.3 per 100 people in 2008, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.
- What is the highest personal computers recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 18.3 per 100 people in 2008.
- What is the lowest personal computers recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 per 100 people in 1988.
- How does Portugal rank for personal computers?
- Portugal ranks 53rd out of 182 countries with data for 2008.
- Is personal computers rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database, published as part of Personal computers (per 100 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual.