Communications, computer, etc. in Portugal
Portugal: Communications, computer, etc. was 45.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Communications, computer, etc. in Portugal, 1975–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Portugal stood at 45.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Portugal peaked at 47.9% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 26.1%, in 1979.
Portugal ranks 53rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 50 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 47.9% | — |
| 1976 | 30.2% | -36.9% |
| 1977 | 29.5% | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 27.3% | -7.3% |
| 1979 | 26.1% | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 27.2% | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 33.3% | +22.5% |
| 1982 | 28.4% | -14.8% |
| 1983 | 30.1% | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 28.4% | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 28.8% | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 30.0% | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 29.1% | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 28.0% | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 27.6% | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 27.9% | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 28.3% | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 27.9% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 30.3% | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 33.3% | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 28.8% | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 28.1% | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 30.0% | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 32.6% | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 33.2% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 32.0% | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 31.5% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 31.7% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 31.9% | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 32.9% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 32.3% | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 35.8% | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 36.9% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 36.8% | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 40.2% | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 38.5% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 36.6% | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 34.6% | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 35.5% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 38.2% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 39.4% | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 42.2% | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 40.1% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 39.7% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 39.2% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 47.8% | +22.0% |
| 2021 | 44.4% | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| 2023 | 43.3% | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 45.2% | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.2% | 26.1% | 47.9% | 5 |
| 1980s | 29.1% | 27.2% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.1% | 27.9% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.2% | 31.5% | 40.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.4% | 34.6% | 42.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.7% | 37.9% | 47.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 50 Mozambique 46.8% compare
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- 52 Senegal 46.2% compare
- 54 Mauritania 45.1% compare
- 55 South Sudan 44.9% compare
- 56 South Africa 44.9% compare
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 18,807 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 11.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9908 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 31,787 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8769 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 28,131 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Portugal?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Portugal was 45.2% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 47.9% in 1975.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.1% in 1979.
- How does Portugal rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Portugal ranks 53rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.