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Belgium

04:23:30 PM · October 3, 2026
Europe/Brussels · UTC+02:00
☁️ 21.8°C · Overcast · 💧 45% · 💨 7.2 km/h
BE BEL Europe & Central Asia
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Belgium Country Statistics

Explore Belgium population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Belgium.

Belgium Population

The population of Belgium is 11,941,781 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 0.70%.

Belgium GDP

The total GDP of Belgium is $725.47B in the latest available data.

Belgium GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Belgium is 0.98%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Belgium GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Belgium is $60,750 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Belgium Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Belgium.

  • Birth rate 9.20
  • Death rate 9.50
  • Life expectancy 82.3 years
  • Population growth 0.70%

Belgium Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Belgium.

  • Internet users 95.8%

Belgium Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Belgium.

  • Inflation 2.47%
  • Unemployment 5.9%

Belgium Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Belgium.

  • Renewable energy 11.7%
  • Energy consumption 4,077.83
  • CO₂ emissions 7.3066
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Belgium.

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Population
11,941,781
reference year 2025
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GDP
$725.47B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$60,750
per person
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GDP Growth
0.98%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
82.3
years
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Internet Users
95.8%
of population
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Literacy Rate
—
literacy
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Inflation
2.47%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 9.20
Death Rate 9.50
Population Growth 0.70%
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Unemployment 5.9%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level High income
Agricultural Land 44.4%
Renewable Energy 11.7%
Energy Consumption 4,077.83
CO₂ Emissions 7.3066
EDUCATION DATA

Belgium Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Belgium.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency 81.2% (2023)
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 82.2% (2023)
Education Expenditure 6.3% (2022)
TOURISM DATA

Belgium Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Belgium.

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International Tourist Arrivals 9.64M 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Belgium Banking Information

Central banking information for Belgium.

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Central Bank National Bank of Belgium
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Belgium
ISO Code BE
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Belgium Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Belgium.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Belgium.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Belgium from 2000 onward.

Population 11,941,781 people · 2025
GDP Growth 0.98 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 60,750 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 2.47 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 10.80 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 9.20 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 7.307 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 11,941,781 0.98 60,750 2.47 — — —
2024 11,858,610 1.10 56,582 3.14 — 9.20 7.307
2023 11,779,946 1.56 55,245 4.05 10.80 9.40 7.278
2022 11,680,210 4.02 50,639 9.60 10.74 9.80 7.678
2021 11,586,195 6.25 51,658 2.44 11.29 10.20 8.288
2020 11,538,604 -4.79 45,906 0.74 11.46 9.90 7.967
2019 11,488,980 2.44 46,717 1.44 10.86 10.20 8.731
2018 11,427,054 1.88 47,487 2.05 10.99 10.40 8.791
2017 11,375,158 1.47 44,035 2.13 10.94 10.50 8.771
2016 11,331,422 1.19 41,855 1.97 10.90 10.80 8.944
2015 11,274,196 1.47 40,894 0.56 10.88 10.80 9.084
2014 11,209,057 1.77 47,996 0.34 10.62 11.20 8.723
2013 11,159,407 0.31 46,965 1.11 10.64 11.30 9.352
2012 11,106,932 0.22 44,874 2.84 10.59 11.50 9.275
2011 11,038,264 1.93 47,761 3.53 10.41 11.70 9.467
2010 10,895,586 2.71 44,197 2.19 10.41 11.90 10.546
2009 10,796,493 -1.91 44,923 -0.05 10.54 11.80 9.938
2008 10,709,973 0.45 48,303 4.49 9.60 11.90 10.668
2007 10,625,700 3.68 44,319 1.82 9.14 11.70 10.626
2006 10,547,958 2.55 38,705 1.79 9.13 11.60 11.005
2005 10,478,617 2.32 36,810 2.78 9.25 11.40 11.357
2004 10,421,137 3.57 35,429 2.10 9.35 11.30 11.705
2003 10,376,133 1.04 30,655 1.59 9.19 11.00 11.890
2002 10,332,785 1.71 25,006 1.65 8.32 10.90 11.468
2001 10,286,570 1.10 23,015 2.47 8.15 11.20 12.225
2000 10,251,250 3.72 23,099 2.54 8.00 11.40 12.184
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Belgium

Capital Brussels
Region Europe & Central Asia
Subregion —
ISO Code BEL
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