Internet Users: Belgium

Analysis# Belgium Internet Users Belgium's internet penetration reached 95.776% of the population in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1990, when just 0.001% of Belgians used the internet—a staggering 9.5 million percent increase over 34 years. The country now ranks among Europe's most connected nations, with nearly universal access across its population. The 2015-2024 decade reveals consistent growth, climbing from 85.053% to 95.776% in just nine years. The acceleration from 2020 onward—jumping 4.25 percentage points in a single year—reflects pandemic-driven digitalization across homes and workplaces. With penetration approaching saturation levels, Belgium's internet adoption trajectory suggests marginal growth ahead, limited primarily by remaining disconnected populations in older demographics or isolated areas.