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Real consumers of Belgium, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalBrussels
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesDutch, French, German
Explore the panel Get the panel book 233,129profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales51.8% · 120,761
  • Age30-4943.2% · 100,712
  • Education (highest level completed)Bachelor's degree24.6% · 57,350
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee37.8% · 88,123
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership38.6% · 89,988
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)36.2% · 84,393
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundFlemish (Dutch-speaking)55% · 128,221
  • Province / Region DistributionAntwerp16.4% · 38,233
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Middle Household Income · €46,000 – €59,99922.1% · 51,522
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Middle Income · €29,000 – €38,99922% · 51,288
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence58.8% · 137,080
  • Dwelling TypeSemi-Detached House25.7% · 59,914
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)29.9% · 69,706
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners29.6% · 69,006
At a glance

Belgium in 7 numbers

  • 233,129profiled consumers in Belgium
  • Gender51.8%Females
  • Age43.2%30-49
  • Where they live16.4%Antwerp
  • Occupation37.8%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income22%Middle Income · €29,000 – €38,999
  • Technology17.1%Android Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 48.2%112,368 Males
  • 51.8%120,761 Females

Largest group: Females at 51.8%

Age

5 groups
4%9,32513-17 21.6%50,35618-29 43.2%100,71230-49 20%46,62650-64 11.2%26,11065+

Largest group: 30-49 at 43.2%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school18.8%43,828
  • Secondary / high school graduate18%41,963
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training10.9%25,411
  • Some college / university – no degree8.2%19,117
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma3.8%8,859
  • Bachelor's degree24.6%57,350
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)11.8%27,509
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)2.5%5,828
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)1.4%3,264

Largest group: Bachelor's degree at 24.6%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership38.6%89,988
  • Single / Never Married30.3%70,638
  • Divorced9.1%21,215
  • Widowed / Separated5.9%13,755
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)16.1%37,534

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 38.6%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)36.2%84,393
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)24.2%56,417
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)23.4%54,552
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)13.2%30,773
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3%6,994

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 36.2%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee37.8%88,123
  • Retired13.2%30,773
  • Student10.5%24,479
  • Part-Time Employee9.8%22,847
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance7.5%17,485
  • Homemaker7.3%17,018
  • Unemployed5.3%12,356
  • Occasional or Seasonal Work2.9%6,761
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 37.8%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
2.7%6,294Very Low Household Income · Below €21,000 14.5%33,804Low Household Income · €21,000 – €32,999 21.4%49,890Lower-Middle Household Income · €33,000 – €45,999 22.1%51,522Middle Household Income · €46,000 – €59,999 20.3%47,325Upper-Middle Household Income · €60,000 – €79,999 12.1%28,209Comfortable Household Income · €80,000 – €109,999 3.5%8,160Affluent Household Income · €110,000 – €149,999 1.6%3,730High Household Income · €150,000 – €219,999 1.1%2,564Very High Household Income · €220,000 – €349,999 0.7%1,632Top Household Income Tier · €350,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · €46,000 – €59,999 at 22.1%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
1.8%4,196Very Low Income · Below €12,000 13.9%32,405Low Income · €12,000 – €19,999 21.5%50,123Lower-Middle Income · €20,000 – €28,999 22%51,288Middle Income · €29,000 – €38,999 17.3%40,331Upper-Middle Income · €39,000 – €49,999 14.5%33,804Comfortable Income · €50,000 – €69,999 5.5%12,822Affluent Income · €70,000 – €94,999 1.8%4,196High Income · €95,000 – €139,999 1%2,331Very High Income · €140,000 – €219,999 0.7%1,632Top Income Tier · €220,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Income · €29,000 – €38,999 at 22%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Debit Card Users16.8%39,166
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users15.7%36,601
  • Credit Card Holders12%27,975
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users9.3%21,681
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders8.3%19,350
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders7.9%18,417
  • Personal Loan Holders6.9%16,086
  • Stock / Equity Traders6.2%14,454
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Largest group: Debit Card Users at 16.8%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence58.8%137,080
  • Rent Primary Residence19.3%44,994
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence12%27,975
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation5.5%12,822
  • Other Living Arrangement4.4%10,258

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 58.8%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 25.7%59,914Semi-Detached House
  • 25.5%59,448Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 20.2%47,092Detached House
  • 6.8%15,853Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 5.8%13,521Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 5.3%12,356Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 3.6%8,393Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.8%6,528Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 1.7%3,963Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 1.4%3,264Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.2%2,798Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Semi-Detached House at 25.7%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
13.9%32,4050-2 Years 14.7%34,2703-6 Years 20.9%48,7247-12 Years 20.6%48,02513-17 Years 29.9%69,70618+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 29.9%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Dual-Income Households17.1%39,865
  • Household Head / Main Earner14.2%33,104
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers13.8%32,172
  • Household Budget Managers13%30,307
  • Children's Education Decision Makers9.6%22,380
  • Single Parents8.9%20,748
  • Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren5.3%12,356
  • Expecting Parents4.2%9,791
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Largest group: Dual-Income Households at 17.1%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers17.7%41,264
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users15.8%36,834
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users14.7%34,270
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers12.8%29,841
  • Plumbing Service Customers12.4%28,908
  • Landlords & Property Managers9.1%21,215
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users7.2%16,785
  • Pest-Control Service Customers5.6%13,055
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 17.7%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

6 groups
  • Flemish (Dutch-speaking)55%128,221
  • Walloon / Francophone33%76,933
  • Other European (French, Dutch, Italian)6%13,988
  • Moroccan / Turkish origin4%9,325
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities1.5%3,497
  • German-speaking0.5%1,166

Largest group: Flemish (Dutch-speaking) at 55%

Province / Region Distribution

11 groups
  • Antwerp16.4%38,233
  • East Flanders13.3%31,006
  • Brussels-Capital Region11.6%27,043
  • Hainaut11.1%25,877
  • Flemish Brabant10.7%24,945
  • West Flanders9.9%23,080
  • Liège9.5%22,147
  • Limburg7.2%16,785
  • Namur4.3%10,025
  • Walloon Brabant3.6%8,393
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Largest group: Antwerp at 16.4%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 29.6%69,006Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 17.9%41,730Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 17.1%39,865Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners
  • 8.5%19,816Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 17.1%39,865Android Smartphone Users
  • 16.9%39,399iOS Smartphone Users
  • 11.5%26,8105G Mobile Network Users
  • 11.4%26,577Generative AI & Chatbot Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 16.2%37,767Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 13.2%30,773International Travellers
  • 13.2%30,773Family Vacationers
  • 10.1%23,546Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 13.6%31,706DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 11.4%26,577Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 10.9%25,411Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 10.3%24,012Eco-Conscious / Sustainable Living Consumers
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 18.8%43,828OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 15.1%35,202Music Streaming Users
  • 11.1%25,877Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 11%25,644Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 27.2%63,411Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 26.2%61,080Beer Consumers
  • 16.6%38,699Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 11.5%26,810Adult Tobacco Product Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 16.1%37,534Smart TV Owners
  • 14.2%33,104Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 13.7%31,939Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 11%25,644Major Home Appliance Buyers
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 21.4%49,890Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 12.4%28,908Short-Form Video Creators
  • 11.8%27,509Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 11.5%26,810Long-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Value & Discount Seekers14.8%34,5032
  2. Online Shoppers15.7%36,6011
  3. In-Store Shoppers11.1%25,8773
  • Online Shoppers15.7%36,601
  • Value & Discount Seekers14.8%34,503
  • In-Store Shoppers11.1%25,877
  • Omnichannel Shoppers10.9%25,411
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.3%19,350
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers7.8%18,184
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers6.4%14,920
  • Impulse Buyers5.6%13,055
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers5.1%11,890
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers5.1%11,890
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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