Belgium vs Netherlands: Share of individuals using the internet
Belgium
95.78
in 2024
Netherlands
97.01
in 2024
Belgium rank
23rd
Netherlands rank
20th
Share of individuals using the internet over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 97.01 against 95.78 in Belgium, a difference of 1.23.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Belgium ranks 23rd and Netherlands ranks 20th of 208 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.16 | 9.9 | 6.74 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 53.88 | 71.51 | 17.62 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 84.53 | 92.11 | 7.58 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 93.75 | 93.98 | 0.2389 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of individuals using the internet, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 97.01 against 95.78 in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of individuals using the internet between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 1.23, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for share of individuals using the internet?
- Belgium ranks 23rd and Netherlands ranks 20th of 208 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of individuals using the internet. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.