Individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal

Portugal: Individuals - frequency of computer use was 51.2% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
51.2%
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
39th
of 42 countries
All-time high
52.5%
in 2015
All-time low
24.5%
in 2003
Years of data
14
2003–2017

Individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal, 2003–2017

02040602003201020172003: 24.5 Percentage of individuals2004: 25.7 Percentage of individuals2005: 28.8 Percentage of individuals2006: 30.7 Percentage of individuals2007: 34.5 Percentage of individuals2008: 34.9 Percentage of individuals2009: 38.8 Percentage of individuals2010: 41.9 Percentage of individuals2011: 44.9 Percentage of individuals2012: 47.5 Percentage of individuals2013: 50 Percentage of individuals2014: 50.9 Percentage of individuals2015: 52.5 Percentage of individuals2017: 51.2 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

The most recent figure for individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal is 51.2%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 48.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal peaked at 52.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 24.5%, in 2003.

That places Portugal 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Individuals - frequency of computer use (2003-2017) in Portugal, 2003 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2003 24.5% —
2004 25.7% +4.9%
2005 28.8% +12.2%
2006 30.7% +6.3%
2007 34.5% +12.6%
2008 34.9% +1.1%
2009 38.8% +11.3%
2010 41.9% +7.7%
2011 44.9% +7.2%
2012 47.5% +5.8%
2013 50.0% +5.4%
2014 50.9% +1.8%
2015 52.5% +3.2%
2017 51.2% -2.5%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 51.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.1%, 77% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 51.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 66.3%, 77% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 31.1% 24.5% 38.8% 7
2010s 48.4% 41.9% 52.5% 7

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 36 Bulgaria 51.8% compare
  2. 37 Croatia 51.2% compare
  3. 37 Croatia 51.2% compare
  4. 40 Spain 46.6% compare
  5. 41 Romania 45.0% compare
  6. 42 Türkiye 31.4% compare

See the full ranking of 47 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal?
Individuals - frequency of computer use in Portugal was 51.2% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals - frequency of computer use recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 52.5% in 2015.
What is the lowest individuals - frequency of computer use recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 24.5% in 2003.
How does Portugal rank for individuals - frequency of computer use?
Portugal ranks 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals - frequency of computer use rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.3%. 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 - frequency of computer use (2003-2017). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals - frequency of computer use (2003-2017)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 595 data points, 2003–2017
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