Mass media in Portugal
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Mass media in Portugal includes a variety of online, print, and broadcast formats, such as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. During most of the 20th century, the Portuguese government censored the media until the "1976 constitution guaranteed freedom of the press."[1]
Newspapers
As of 2017 major newspapers in Portugal include Correio da Manhã, Expresso, Jornal de Notícias, Observador (online only) and Público.[1] The 5 most read newspapers in Portugal, by the fourth quarter of 2025:[2] (Note: Not all newspapers report their circulation numbers.)
| Position | Station | Group (Owner) | Circulation[a] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expresso | Impresa | 83,056 |
| 2 | Público | Sonae | 63,686 |
| 3 | Correio da Manhã | Medialivre | 33,485 |
| 4 | Record | Medialivre | 19,877 |
| 5 | Jornal de Notícias | Global Media Group | 17,003 |
Magazines
The 5 most read magazines in Portugal, by the fourth quarter of 2025:[2] (Note: Not all magazines report their circulation numbers.)
| Position | Station | Group (Owner) | Circulation[b] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TV 7 Dias | Impala | 23,557 |
| 2 | Maria | Impala | 22,007 |
| 3 | Nova Gente | Impala | 20,267 |
| 4 | TV Guia | Medialivre | 18,720 |
| 5 | Sábado | Medialivre | 17,777 |
Radio
Monthly radio audience shares in February 2026 of the 5 main radio stations in Portugal:[3]
| Position | Station | Group (Owner) | Share of total audience (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rádio Comercial | Bauer Media Audio Portugal | 26.0% |
| 2 | RFM | Grupo Renascença | 19.7% |
| 3 | M80 Radio | Bauer Media Audio Portugal | 10.7% |
| 4 | Rádio Renascença | Grupo Renascença | 7.5% |
| 5 | Antena 1 | RTP | 6.4% |
Television
Monthly viewing shares in March 2026 of the 5 main TV channels in Portugal:[4]
| Position | Channel | Group (Owner) | Share of total viewing (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVI | Media Capital | 14.3% |
| 2 | SIC | Impresa | 14.3% |
| 3 | RTP1 | RTP | 11.2% |
| 4 | CMTV | Medialivre | 5.7% |
| 5 | CNN Portugal | Media Capital | 2.8% |
