Belgium: Population size

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 Belgium

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 11.82
 Year 2023
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 10.24
 Min - Max 9.15 - 11.82
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2023 is 11.82 million, an increase from 11.69 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1960 to 2023 is 10.24 million. The minimum value, 9.15 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 11.82 million was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Belgium - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Belgium - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2023




The population size of Belgium and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 11.82 2023 million
 Percent urban population 98.19 2023 percent
 Population density 383 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 20.15 2023 percent
 Percent children 16.29 2023 percent
 Percent female population 50.71 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 1.81 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 57.31 2023 percent
 Refugee population 167,831 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 12 2015 percent
 Population growth 1.16 2023 percent
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