Internet users; data were weighted to targets based on census/industry accepted data on age, gender, and region to represent the total population of each country. The sample is reflective of the population that has access to the Internet.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
The source does not provide information regarding multiple answering options or regarding missing percentage points to 100 percent.
A 2026 survey found that Facebook was the leading platform for accessing news in Belgium, with ** percent of respondents choosing it as their preferred platform for news consumption. WhatsApp use increased by 16 percentage points in just one year.
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