Belgium (2019)
19.4
% of population (aged 15+)
-3.6pp YoY
YoY Change
-3.6pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
2
years of data

Data

Year% of population (aged 15+)YoY Change
201919.4-3.6pp
201423.0n/a

About this Dataset

Belgium recorded 19.4 % of population (aged 15+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was -3.6pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 23.0 in 2014 and a trough of 19.4 in 2019.

Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.

The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This indicator tracks belgium smoking prevalence in Belgium, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2019 at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2019. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 6 years (ehis survey).
The series peaked at 23.0 % of population (aged 15+) in 2014 and reached its lowest recorded value of 19.4 in 2019. The latest reading of 19.4 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of -3.6pp.