Digital Adoption in Belgium
95.8% internet use · EGDI rank 56 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Belgium, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Belgium is reported at 95.8% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Belgium | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 95.8% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Belgium | Year |
|---|---|---|
| In-shop purchases by card | 53% | 2024 |
| In-shop purchases by cash | 39% | 2024 |
| Debit-card ownership, age 15+ | 96.4% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Belgium ranked 56 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.8121 and is classified in the Very High group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Belgium |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.8121 |
| Global rank | 56 |
| EGDI group | Very High EGDI |
Belgium vs. Region and World
In this profile, Belgium is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world. The source year is shown with each figure. When comparing countries, separate survey measures from network counts so older observations are not presented as current.
| Indicator | Belgium | Europe & Central Asia | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 95.8% (2024) | 92% (2025) | 72.8% (2024) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use is close to universal at 95.8%.
- Cards account for a majority of in-shop purchases, but cash still represented 39% in the 2024 Belgian payment survey.
- Belgium remains in the Very High EGDI group, although its global rank of 56 trails many European digital-government leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Belgium use the internet?
95.8% in 2024.
What is Belgium's UN E-Government ranking?
Belgium ranked 56 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.8121.
How developed is digital government in Belgium?
Belgium ranked 56 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.8121.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Belgium?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Belgian results from the 2024 ECB/National Central Bank SPACE payment survey.
2024 household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators where available.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.