Proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal

Portugal: Proportion with ict skills by sex was 71.3 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
71.3
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
7th
of 47 countries
All-time high
89.4
in 2012
All-time low
70.8
in 2019
Years of data
9
2011–2023

Proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal, 2011–2023

0204060802011201720232011: 752012: 89.42014: 89.12015: 782016: 79.32017: 75.52019: 70.82021: 72.52023: 71.3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 71.3 for proportion with ict skills by sex in 2023.

The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal peaked at 89.4 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 70.8, in 2019.

Portugal ranks 7th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal, 2011 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2011 75 —
2012 89.4 +19.2%
2014 89.1 -0.3%
2015 78 -12.5%
2016 79.3 +1.7%
2017 75.5 -4.8%
2019 70.8 -6.2%
2021 72.5 +2.4%
2023 71.3 -1.7%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 71.3 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.2, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 71.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 64.75, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 79.59 70.8 89.4 7
2020s 71.9 71.3 72.5 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 4 Norway 74 compare
  2. 5 Estonia 73.7 compare
  3. 6 Hong Kong 72 compare
  4. 8 Belgium 70.9 compare
  5. 9 Finland 70.4 compare
  6. 10 Croatia 70 compare

See the full ranking of 47 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal?
Proportion with ict skills by sex in Portugal was 71.3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest proportion with ict skills by sex recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 89.4 in 2012.
What is the lowest proportion with ict skills by sex recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 70.8 in 2019.
How does Portugal rank for proportion with ict skills by sex?
Portugal ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion with ict skills by sex rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Proportion with ict skills by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion with ict skills by sex
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
47 places, 332 data points, 2011–2025
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