Portugal's performance towards the Digital Decade targets and objectives.
Portugal saw stable growth in digital public services, performing particularly well on access to e-health records. It faces challenges on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by enterprises as well as basic digital skills training but can rely on solid connectivity networks.
Portugal's roadmap is composed of 157 measures with a budget of EUR 2.15 billion (0.75% of GDP).
Observed Key Performance Indicators as Percentage of the EU 2030 targets
The graph represents the observed Key Performance Indicators in the Member State as a percentage of the EU 2030 targets, as well as the distance, in percentage, to the EU 2030 targets.
The bars for cloud, data analytics and basic skills are empty, as 2023 is the most recent year for which data is available. The bars for edge nodes and unicorns are also empty as the Member State's performance cannot be compared to the EU target.
In 2024, Portugal had an estimated 27 edge nodes and one unicorn.
High-performance connectivity and foundational technologies for a competitive EU
Digital infrastructure is robust, with almost full 5G and gigabit coverage, although take up is generally below the EU average.
Portugal's ecosystem is favourable to start-ups, although scaling-up remains a challenge.
The take-up of advanced technologies by enterprises remains modest, in particular with slow progress in AI adoption.
Recommendation
Support the adoption of advanced digital technologies by businesses by fostering enhanced collaboration between public and private sector and academia and by identifying medium-term support measures. Support AI take-up and thus enable innovation by enterprises, including by timely implementation of ongoing and planned measures.
Digital skills and public services to protect and empower EU people and society
Portugal shows an impressive growth in access to e-health records
Citizens can enjoy high level of digital public services for citizens and a growing uptake
There is promising growth in the number of ICT specialists, including women
Basic digital skills remain below the EU average, with significant gaps for people with lower levels of education and older people.
Recommendation
Evaluate the take-up of the current measures and identify ways to address the remaining needs, notably to tackle the digital divide in society.
Leveraging digital transformation for a smart greening
Portugal is implementing a Digital and Smart Nation agenda, which involves digital measures to respond to territorial challenges, including environmental and climate related issues.
Funding
EUR 4.5 billion
Share of Portugal's total Recovery and Resilience plan contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
EUR 2.4 billion
Share of Portugal’s total Cohesion funds contributing to advancing the country’s digital transformation
What do Portuguese citizens think of digital?
According to the special Eurobarometer on the Digital Decade 2025, 71% of Portuguese citizens consider that the digitalisation of public and private services is making their lives easier.
89% of citizens consider it important that public authorities mitigate the issue of fake news and disinformation online.
89% of citizens consider it important to ensure that European companies can grow and become ‘European Champions’ able to compete globally.
For more information, please download:
- Portugal 2025 Country report – Executive Summary
- Portugal 2025 Country report
- Portugal in the 2025 Digital Decade Eurobarometer
- Study on implementation of the Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles – Country factsheet – Portugal
- First national roadmap adjustment
More on the Digital Decade Report 2025
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