Online Bill Payments Statistics in Portugal (2026)
45.4% of adults in Portugal paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 30.2% in 2017 to 45.4% in 2021 (+15.2 percentage points). Portugal ranks #29 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #46 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 45.4% (2021)
- Online Bill Payments in Portugal as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +15.2 pp (2021)
- Up from 30.2% in 2017 to 45.4% in 2021 (+15.2 percentage points).
- Record high (2021)
- 45.4% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Portugal.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #29 of 46 (2021)
- Portugal ranks 29 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #46 of 142 (2021)
- Portugal ranks 46 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 50.1% (2021)
- Portugal (45.4%) is below the average of 50.1% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 35.5% (2021)
- Value for women in Portugal, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 56.4% (2021)
- Value for men in Portugal, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −20.9 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 35.5% for women and 56.4% for men — 20.9 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 34.2% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Portugal in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −11.2 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (34.2%) are 11.2 percentage points below the national figure (45.4%).
- Internet use in Portugal (2024)
- 88.5% (2024)
- 88.5% of the population in Portugal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.7 million (2024)
- Portugal had a population of 10.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.4% | +15.2 pp |
| 2017 | 30.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Portugal paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
45.4% of adults in Portugal paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Portugal changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 30.2% in 2017 to 45.4% in 2021.
How does Portugal compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Portugal ranks 29 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 45.4% versus a regional average of 50.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Portugal rank globally on online bill payments?
Portugal ranks 46 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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