Mass media in Portugal explained

Mass media in Portugal includes a variety of online, print, and broadcast formats, such as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. In the 20th century the Portuguese government censored the media, until the "1976 constitution guaranteed freedom of the press."[1]

Newspapers

See also: List of newspapers in Portugal.

As of 2017 major newspapers in Portugal include Correio da Manhã, Expresso, Jornal de Notícias, Observador and Público. The 5 most read newspapers in Portugal, by the first quarter of 2024:[2] (Note: Not all newspapers report their circulation numbers.)

5 most read newspapers
Position Station Group (Owner) Circulation
1 85,469
2 61,533
3 39,747
4 Medialivre 17,119
5 Medialivre 6,982

Magazines

See also: List of magazines in Portugal. The 5 most read magazines in Portugal, by the first quarter of 2024: (Note: Not all magazines report their circulation numbers.)

5 most read magazines
Position Station Group (Owner) Circulation
1 Impala 27,801
2 Impala 27,438
3 Impala 26,599
4 20,799
5 Medialivre 18,956

Radio

See also: List of radio stations in Portugal. Monthly radio audience shares in June 2024 of the 5 main radio stations in Portugal:[3]

5 most heard radio stations
Position Station Group (Owner) Share of
total
audience (%)
1 25.7%
2 17.1%
3 Bauer Media Audio Portugal 10.1%
4 Grupo Renascença 6.9%
5 Bauer Media Audio Portugal 5.9%

Television

See also: Television in Portugal and List of television stations in Portugal. Monthly viewing shares in July 2024 of the 5 main TV channels in Portugal:[4]

5 most viewed TV channels
Position Channel Group (Owner) Share of
total
viewing (%)
1 15.0%
2 14.5%
3 11.1%
4 5.6%
5 Media Capital 2.3%

See also

Bibliography

in English

in Portuguese

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: . Portugal: Media and Publishing . 31 October 2017 .
  2. http://www.apct.pt/Analise_simples.php Circulação e Tiragens - APCT
  3. https://www.marktest.com/wap/a/n/id~2af4.aspx Bareme Rádio - 3ª vaga de 2024
  4. News: Audiências mensais: TVI lidera em julho com jogos do Euro 2024 e estreia do 'Dilema'. 1 August 2024. 3 August 2024.