1,008 for the Netherlands; n=1,011 for Belgium; n=511 for Luxembourg
Age group
15 years and older
Supplementary notes
* Original survey question was phrased as follows:
"QB1.3 Please tell me how often you do each of the following activities online. Use instant messaging, chat websites"
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Instant messaging and chat websites usage in the Benelux 2015 by frequency
This statistic displays the findings of a survey on the share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries as of March 2015. During the survey period, it was found that **** percent of Dutch respondents used instant messaging or chat websites *** or times a week.
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European Commission. (June 24, 2015). Share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries in March 2015, by frequency* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/
European Commission. "Share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries in March 2015, by frequency*." Chart. June 24, 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/
European Commission. (2015). Share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries in March 2015, by frequency*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/
European Commission. "Share of Individuals Who Use Instant Messaging and Chat Websites in The Benelux Countries in March 2015, by Frequency*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Jun 2015, /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/
European Commission, Share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries in March 2015, by frequency* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Share of individuals who use instant messaging and chat websites in the Benelux countries in March 2015, by frequency* [Graph], European Commission, June 24, 2015. [Online]. Available: /statistics/588546/instant-messaging-and-chat-websites-usage-in-the-benelux-by-frequency/
