The current population of Belgium is 11,768,501 with an annual growth rate of 0.124%. Belgium has a population of 0.142% of the world's population.
| Population | 11,768,501 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 0.124% |
| Male | 5,808,280 (49.354%) |
| Female | 5,960,222 (50.646%) |
| Today Change | + 21 |
| Births today | 146 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 168 |
| Births in 2026 | 7,883 |
| Deaths in 2026 | 9,059 |
| Change in 2026 | + 1,140 (0.01%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,749,845 | 17,507 | 0.149% | 11,767,352 |
| 2024 | 11,727,682 | 22,165 | 0.189% | 11,749,847 |
| 2023 | 11,698,104 | 29,596 | 0.253% | 11,727,700 |
| 2022 | 11,585,536 | 112,032 | 0.967% | 11,697,568 |
| 2021 | 11,556,151 | 29,353 | 0.254% | 11,585,504 |
| 2020 | 11,524,063 | 32,037 | 0.278% | 11,556,100 |
| 2019 | 11,457,173 | 66,681 | 0.582% | 11,523,854 |
| 2018 | 11,400,037 | 57,000 | 0.5% | 11,457,037 |
| 2017 | 11,353,124 | 46,775 | 0.412% | 11,399,899 |
| 2016 | 11,312,277 | 40,724 | 0.36% | 11,353,001 |
The net migration rate of Belgium in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at 41,679, indicating a positive migration trend where more people are arriving than leaving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,679 |
| 2022 | 118,615 |
| 2021 | 24,017 |
| 2020 | 43,777 |
| 2019 | 58,469 |
| 2018 | 50,604 |
| 2017 | 37,981 |
| 2016 | 28,090 |
| 2015 | 63,536 |
| 2014 | 37,472 |
| Rank | Iso | Country | Population | Equivalent Belgium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FR | France | 66,707,849 | 566.828% |
| 2 | DE | Germany | 83,726,043 | 711.64% |
| 3 | LU | Luxembourg | 684,569 | 5.813% |
| 4 | NL | Netherlands | 18,409,044 | 156.379% |