Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium

Belgium: Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) was 73.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
73.9%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
24th
of 61 countries
All-time high
75.3%
in 2022
All-time low
6.3%
in 2006
Years of data
17
2006–2023

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium, 2006–2023

0204060802006201420232006: 6.3 %2007: 8.4 %2008: 12.5 %2009: 16.4 %2010: 16.8 %2011: 16 %2012: 23.8 %2013: 27.5 %2014: 34.5 %2015: 34.5 %2016: 31.8 %2017: 34.4 %2019: 59.4 %2020: 69.4 %2021: 74.3 %2022: 75.3 %2023: 73.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium stood at 73.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 168.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium peaked at 75.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2006.

That places Belgium 24th out of 61 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), female (%) in Belgium, 2006 to 2023.
Year % Change
2006 6.3%
2007 8.4% +33.3%
2008 12.5% +48.8%
2009 16.4% +31.2%
2010 16.8% +2.4%
2011 16.0% -4.8%
2012 23.8% +48.8%
2013 27.5% +15.5%
2014 34.5% +25.5%
2015 34.5% +0.0%
2016 31.8% -7.8%
2017 34.4% +8.2%
2019 59.4% +72.7%
2020 69.4% +16.8%
2021 74.3% +7.1%
2022 75.3% +1.3%
2023 73.9% -1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.9% 6.3% 16.4% 4
2010s 31.0% 16.0% 59.4% 9
2020s 73.2% 69.4% 75.3% 4

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 21 Russian Federation 75.3% compare
  2. 22 Singapore 75.2% compare
  3. 23 Luxembourg 74.3% compare
  4. 25 Portugal 73.7% compare
  5. 26 Sweden 73.4% compare
  6. 27 Switzerland 72.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium?
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) in Belgium was 73.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 75.3% in 2022.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2006.
How does Belgium rank for proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the)?
Belgium ranks 24th out of 61 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the) rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 168.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults that made calls (telephoning over the Internet/VoIP, using Skype, Whatsapp, Viber, iTalk, etc.; includes video calls via webcam), female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
61 places, 792 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release