Mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal
Portugal: Mobile phone subscriptions was 12.94 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal stood at 12.94 million.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal peaked at 14.05 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
That places Portugal 82nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 278.2 | 0 | 2,782 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million | 6,500 | 4.67 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.69 million | 6.66 million | 14.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.92 million | 11.57 million | 12.33 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.57 million | 11.85 million | 12.94 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More science & technology data for Portugal
- Scientific and technical journal articles 18,225 (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 42 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 711 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.7% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 45.24 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 5,983 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 780.06 per million people (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Portugal was 12.94 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14.05 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Portugal rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Portugal ranks 82nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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