Country comparison
Latest data: Belgium — 71.9 %, Bulgaria — 73.5 % (as of 2025). Bulgaria is higher by 1.6 pp.

Units: % of population.
| Date | Belgium | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 67.8 | 68.9 |
| 2015 | 67.7 | 69.2 |
| 2016 | 67.7 | 68.6 |
| 2017 | 68 | 71.2 |
| 2018 | 68.6 | 71.4 |
| 2019 | 69.1 | 73.6 |
| 2020 | 68.4 | 72.6 |
| 2021 | 69.7 | 72.3 |
| 2022 | 70.5 | 73.7 |
| 2023 | 70.5 | 73.9 |
| 2024 | 70.8 | 74 |
| 2025 | 71.9 | 73.5 |
Interactive comparison of the two series with period and mode controls — on the comparison page. Country profiles: Belgium, Bulgaria.
Latest published value in each calendar year
Data for 2025
Source: Eurostat.
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