New data released by MUSO, in conjunction with the FEVIP Colloquium on Digital Piracy (28 April, 2026), reveals that piracy demand in Portugal remains significantly higher than the European average, presenting an ongoing challenge for rights holders and policymakers. While Europe has seen a general decrease in piracy over the last year, Portugal continues to demonstrate a high intensity of unlicensed content consumption.
Key Statistics
Global Piracy Overview (2017 to March 2026)
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Total piracy visits: 1.805 trillion
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Average visits per internet user: 536.36
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Europe Overview (2017 to March 2026)
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Total piracy visits: 459 billion
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Average visits per internet user: 989.82
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Portugal Overview (2017 to March 2026)
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Total piracy visits: 9.02 billion
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Average visits per internet user: 1,301.69
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Portugal's piracy rate per user is 31% higher than the European average, marking it as one of the most active territories for unauthorised content consumption.
Year-on-Year Piracy Trends
Over the last 12 months (April 2024 – March 2026), Portugal saw 627 million piracy site visits, equating to 90.48 visits per internet user. In comparison, Europe saw 36 billion visits or 78.75 per internet user.
This pattern of high engagement has remained consistent across several years, indicating a need for ongoing and more refined enforcement strategies.
Most Pirated Sites in Portugal
The following chart shows the top piracy domains accessed by users in Portugal between April 2025 and March 2026. This visibility can help shape smarter, site-specific takedown and blocking measures.
How Users Access Pirated Content
Streaming is the primary in piracy delivery method in Portugal.
conclusion
Portugal’s sustained above-average piracy rates, both historically and in the latest reporting period, point to a clear and ongoing enforcement challenge. With consistently higher visits per user than the European benchmark, the data underscores the need for more targeted, intelligence-led anti-piracy action focused on high-traffic domains and dominant access methods.
MUSO’s tracking capabilities provide critical visibility into infringement activity, enabling stakeholders to prioritise enforcement efforts, optimise takedown strategies, and drive more effective disruption of piracy ecosystems in Portugal.
To learn more about how MUSO can help you understand and reduce piracy in Portugal and globally, contact:
Guy Oliver
Commercial Director of Research & Data
📧 guy.oliver@muso.com