Persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium
Belgium: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 2.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.4%
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
28th
of 47 countries
All-time high
10.2%
in 2003
All-time low
2.3%
in 2014
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 2.4% for persons who cannot afford a computer in 2025.
The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium peaked at 10.2% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2014.
That places Belgium 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10.2% | — |
| 2004 | 8.9% | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 7.3% | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 6.4% | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 5.2% | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 4.7% | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -17.8% |
| 2012 | 2.6% | -29.7% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 2.7% | +17.4% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 3.0% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | -14.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 2.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 89% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 2.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 96% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.1% | 4.7% | 10.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 2.3% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium?
- Persons who cannot afford a computer in Belgium was 2.4% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 10.2% in 2003.
- What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2014.
- How does Belgium rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
- Belgium ranks 28th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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