Language learning in Portugal

Portugal: Language learning was 0.2 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
0.2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 35 countries
All-time high
0.7
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
6
2005–2012

Language learning in Portugal, 2005–2012

00.20.40.62005200820122005: 02006: 02009: 0.72010: 0.72011: 0.22012: 0.2

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2012, language learning in Portugal stood at 0.2.

That places Portugal 29th out of 35 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Language learning in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Language learning (1995-2012) in Portugal, 2005 to 2012.
Year Value Change
2005 0 —
2006 0 —
2009 0.7 —
2010 0.7 +0.0%
2011 0.2 -71.4%
2012 0.2 +0.0%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 0.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 0.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.3, 9% of the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.2333 0 0.7 3
2010s 0.3667 0.2 0.7 3

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 30 Belgium 0.1 compare
  2. 31 Netherlands 0
  3. 31 Norway 0
  4. 31 United Kingdom 0
  5. 31 Netherlands 0
  6. 31 United Kingdom 0

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is language learning in Portugal?
Language learning in Portugal was 0.2 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest language learning recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 0.7 in 2009.
What is the lowest language learning recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
How does Portugal rank for language learning?
Portugal ranks 29th out of 35 countries with data for 2012.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Language learning (1995-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Language learning (1995-2012)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 373 data points, 1995–2012
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