Persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal

Portugal: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 4.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.8%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
11th
of 47 countries
All-time high
21.1%
in 2004
All-time low
4.8%
in 2023
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal, 2004–2025

51015202004201420252004: 21.1 Percentage2005: 19.8 Percentage2006: 18.7 Percentage2007: 17.9 Percentage2008: 12.9 Percentage2009: 10.1 Percentage2010: 9.1 Percentage2011: 8.4 Percentage2012: 7.4 Percentage2013: 7.3 Percentage2014: 7.3 Percentage2015: 6.9 Percentage2016: 6.5 Percentage2017: 6.5 Percentage2018: 5.3 Percentage2019: 5.4 Percentage2020: 5.8 Percentage2021: 5.5 Percentage2022: 4.9 Percentage2023: 4.8 Percentage2024: 4.8 Percentage2025: 4.8 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal is 4.8%, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.

That represents a change of down 30.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal peaked at 21.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2023.

That places Portugal 11th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal, 2004 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2004 21.1% —
2005 19.8% -6.2%
2006 18.7% -5.6%
2007 17.9% -4.3%
2008 12.9% -27.9%
2009 10.1% -21.7%
2010 9.1% -9.9%
2011 8.4% -7.7%
2012 7.4% -11.9%
2013 7.3% -1.4%
2014 7.3% +0.0%
2015 6.9% -5.5%
2016 6.5% -5.8%
2017 6.5% +0.0%
2018 5.3% -18.5%
2019 5.4% +1.9%
2020 5.8% +7.4%
2021 5.5% -5.2%
2022 4.9% -10.9%
2023 4.8% -2.0%
2024 4.8% +0.0%
2025 4.8% +0.0%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 4.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 4.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 1.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.8% 10.1% 21.1% 6
2010s 7.0% 5.3% 9.1% 10
2020s 5.1% 4.8% 5.8% 6

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 8 Italy 6.3% compare
  2. 9 Spain 6.2% compare
  3. 10 Hungary 6.1% compare
  4. 12 Germany 4.0% compare
  5. 12 Lithuania 4.0% compare
  6. 12 Lithuania 4.0% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Portugal was 4.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2004.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2023.
How does Portugal rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
Portugal ranks 11th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 999 data points, 2003–2025
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