Individuals using the Internet in Belgium

Belgium: Individuals using the Internet was 95.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
95.8%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
23rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
95.8%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Individuals using the Internet in Belgium, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 0.001 % of population1991: 0.02 % of population1992: 0.1 % of population1993: 0.199 % of population1994: 0.696 % of population1995: 0.992 % of population1996: 3 % of population1997: 4.9 % of population1998: 7.9 % of population1999: 13.8 % of population2000: 29.4 % of population2001: 31.3 % of population2002: 46.3 % of population2003: 50 % of population2004: 53.9 % of population2005: 55.8 % of population2006: 62 % of population2007: 66.8 % of population2008: 68.9 % of population2009: 74.5 % of population2010: 77.6 % of population2011: 81.6 % of population2012: 80.7 % of population2013: 82.2 % of population2014: 85 % of population2015: 85.1 % of population2016: 86.5 % of population2017: 87.7 % of population2018: 88.6 % of population2019: 90.3 % of population2020: 91.5 % of population2021: 92.8 % of population2022: 94 % of population2023: 94.6 % of population2024: 95.8 % of population

Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, individuals using the internet in Belgium stood at 95.8%. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, individuals using the internet in Belgium peaked at 95.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.

That places Belgium 23rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.2% 0.0% 13.8% 10
2000s 53.9% 29.4% 74.5% 10
2010s 84.5% 77.6% 90.3% 10
2020s 93.7% 91.5% 95.8% 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 20 Netherlands 97.0% compare
  2. 21 Brunei 96.3% compare
  3. 22 Australia 96.1% compare
  4. 24 Sweden 95.8% compare
  5. 25 Spain 95.8% compare
  6. 26 Hong Kong 95.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is individuals using the internet in Belgium?
Individuals using the internet in Belgium was 95.8% in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest individuals using the internet recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 95.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest individuals using the internet recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
How does Belgium rank for individuals using the internet?
Belgium ranks 23rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is individuals using the internet rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Individuals using the Internet (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 6,889 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc.