| Variables | Categories | Study sample | Belgian population§ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | 51% | 51% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | |
| Age | 18–24 | 10% | 11% |
| 25–34 | 17% | 16% | |
| 35–44 | 17% | 17% | |
| 45–54 | 19% | 18% | |
| 55–64 | 17% | 16% | |
| 65–80 | 20% | 22% | |
| Language | Dutch | 57% | 60% |
| French | 43% | 40% | |
| Province | Vlaams-Brabant | 10% | 10% |
| Waals-Brabant | 7% | 3% | |
| Brussels Capital | 9% | 10% | |
| Antwerpen | 15% | 16% | |
| Limburg | 8% | 8% | |
| East Flanders | 13% | 13% | |
| West Flanders | 10% | 11% | |
| Hainaut | 6% | 12% | |
| Liège | 10% | 10% | |
| Luxembourg | 5% | 3% | |
| Namur | 8% | 4% | |
| Education | None or primary school | 26% | 34% |
| Secondary school | 35% | 37% | |
| Higher education | 39% | 29% |
§Source: Statbel