Internet Adoption Statistics in Belgium (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 95.8% of the population in Belgium used the internet in 2024. Up from 94.6% in 2023 to 95.8% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points). Belgium ranks #11 of 51 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #20 of 188 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 95.8% (2024)
- Internet Adoption in Belgium as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +1.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 94.6% in 2023 to 95.8% in 2024 (+1.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% in 1990 to 95.8% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 95.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Belgium.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #11 of 51 (2024)
- Belgium ranks 11 of 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #20 of 188 (2024)
- Belgium ranks 20 of 188 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 90.8% (2024)
- Belgium (95.8%) is above the average of 90.8% across the 51 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 95.1% (2024)
- Value for women in Belgium, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Among men (2024)
- 96.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Belgium, same 2024 World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 95.1% for women and 96.4% for men — 1.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Projected 2026 value
- 98.2% (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.3%); not an official figure.
- Internet use in Belgium (2024)
- 95.8% (2024)
- 95.8% of the population in Belgium used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 11.9 million (2024)
- Belgium had a population of 11.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.8% | +1.1 pp |
| 2023 | 94.6% | +0.6 pp |
| 2022 | 94% | +1.2 pp |
| 2021 | 92.8% | +1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 91.5% | +1.3 pp |
| 2019 | 90.3% | +1.6 pp |
| 2018 | 88.6% | +1.0 pp |
| 2017 | 87.7% | +1.2 pp |
| 2016 | 86.5% | +1.5 pp |
| 2015 | 85.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2014 | 85% | +2.8 pp |
| 2013 | 82.2% | +1.5 pp |
| 2012 | 80.7% | −0.9 pp |
| 2011 | 81.6% | +4.0 pp |
| 2010 | 77.6% | +3.1 pp |
| 2009 | 74.5% | +5.7 pp |
| 2008 | 68.9% | +2.1 pp |
| 2007 | 66.8% | +4.8 pp |
| 2006 | 62% | +6.2 pp |
| 2005 | 55.8% | +2.0 pp |
| 2004 | 53.9% | +3.9 pp |
| 2003 | 50% | +3.6 pp |
| 2002 | 46.3% | +15.0 pp |
| 2001 | 31.3% | +1.9 pp |
| 2000 | 29.4% | +15.6 pp |
| 1999 | 13.8% | +5.9 pp |
| 1998 | 7.9% | +2.9 pp |
| 1997 | 4.9% | +2.0 pp |
| 1996 | 3% | +2.0 pp |
| 1995 | 1% | +0.3 pp |
| 1994 | 0.7% | +0.5 pp |
| 1993 | 0.2% | +0.1 pp |
| 1992 | 0.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 1991 | 0% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Belgium used the internet?
95.8% of the population in Belgium used the internet in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Belgium rank globally on internet adoption?
Belgium ranks 20 of 188 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in internet adoption in Belgium?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 95.1% for women and 96.4% for men, a gap of 1.3 percentage points in favor of men.
What could internet adoption in Belgium look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 98.2% in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.3%); not an official figure.
How recent is the internet adoption data for Belgium?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Belgium.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
IT.NET.USER.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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