Individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal

Portugal: Individuals who have never used a computer was 22.1% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
22.1%
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
9th
of 41 countries
All-time high
51.0%
in 2006
All-time low
22.1%
in 2017
Years of data
11
2006–2017

Individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal, 2006–2017

02040602006201120172006: 51 Percentage of individuals2007: 48.1 Percentage of individuals2008: 48.1 Percentage of individuals2009: 43.2 Percentage of individuals2010: 38.8 Percentage of individuals2011: 35.5 Percentage of individuals2012: 29.9 Percentage of individuals2013: 28.6 Percentage of individuals2014: 26.6 Percentage of individuals2015: 23.8 Percentage of individuals2017: 22.1 Percentage of individuals

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of individuals.

Analysis

In 2017, individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal stood at 22.1%. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 54.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal peaked at 51.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 22.1%, in 2017.

Portugal ranks 9th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017) in Portugal, 2006 to 2017.
Year Percentage of individuals Change
2006 51.0% —
2007 48.1% -5.8%
2008 48.1% -0.0%
2009 43.2% -10.1%
2010 38.8% -10.2%
2011 35.5% -8.4%
2012 29.9% -15.8%
2013 28.6% -4.4%
2014 26.6% -7.2%
2015 23.8% -10.6%
2017 22.1% -6.9%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 22.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.5%, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 22.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.5%, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 47.6% 43.2% 51.0% 4
2010s 29.3% 22.1% 38.8% 7

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 6 Romania 27.5% compare
  2. 7 Greece 27.4% compare
  3. 8 North Macedonia 23.8% compare
  4. 10 Cyprus 21.1% compare
  5. 11 Poland 19.5% compare
  6. 11 Poland 19.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal?
Individuals who have never used a computer in Portugal was 22.1% in 2017, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 51.0% in 2006.
What is the lowest individuals who have never used a computer recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 22.1% in 2017.
How does Portugal rank for individuals who have never used a computer?
Portugal ranks 9th out of 41 countries with data for 2017.
Is individuals who have never used a computer rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Individuals who have never used a computer (2006-2017)
Unit
Percentage of individuals
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
280 places, 2,654 data points, 2006–2017
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