The total population of Belgium was 11.82 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 1.96 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 250,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Belgium Population Growth Annual Percent

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Belgium Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Actual value and historical data chart for Belgium Population Female Percent Of Total

The total population in Belgium was estimated at 11.9 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Belgium Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Belgium, WI population pyramid, which represents the Belgium population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Belgium, WI, is 18.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Belgium, WI, is 41.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Belgium, WI is 59.6.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Belgium, WI is 2.4.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Belgium population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Belgium for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Belgium for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Belgium for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium Population by Age. You can refer the same here

As of 2024, 77 percent of the Belgian population used instant messaging services. This figure represented an increase of approximately 148 percent compared to 2010. Overall, the share of the population sending and receiving messages online has remained at around 70 percent in recent years.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Belgium (SPPOPGROWBEL) from 1961 to 2024 about Belgium, population, and rate.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Belgium.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Belgium, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Belgium age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Belgium, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Belgium - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Belgium, IL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Belgium's largest cities in terms of population in 2025 were situated in Flanders. Approximately ******* people lived in Antwerpen, making it the biggest city in Belgium. This city was followed by Gent with ******* inhabitants in 2025. However, the third and fourth city with the most inhabitants were in the Belgian region of Wallonia. Indeed, Charleroi counted ******* inhabitants, and Bruxelles, ******* inhabitants.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Belgium across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Belgium was 2,495, a 1.13% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Belgium population was 2,467, an increase of 0.94% compared to a population of 2,444 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Belgium increased by 786. In this period, the peak population was 2,495 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Belgium is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Belgium population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Belgium BE: Population: Total data was reported at 11,787,423.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,680,210.000 Person for 2022. Belgium BE: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 10,024,822.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,787,423.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 9,153,489.000 Person in 1960. Belgium BE: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. 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.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Belgium. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Belgium by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Belgium.

Key observations

The largest age group in Belgium, WI was for the group of age 70 to 74 years years with a population of 441 (17.14%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Belgium, WI was the 75 to 79 years years with a population of 31 (1.20%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Belgium is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Belgium total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Belgium Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 45-49, male and country Belgium. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 45 to 49.The indicator "Population ages 45-49, male" stands at 379.13 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value since 12/31/2021. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.6809 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.6809.The 3 year change in percent is 0.1024.The 5 year change in percent is -3.08.The 10 year change in percent is -6.95.The Serie's long term average value is 336.59 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 12.64 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1964, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +73.15%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2011, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -9.47%.

Belgium BE: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.914 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.808 % for 2022. Belgium BE: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.385 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.301 % in 2011 and a record low of -0.027 % in 1982. Belgium BE: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Weighted average;

Belgium: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 20.56 percent, an increase from 20.15 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1960 to 2024 is 15.61 percent. The minimum value, 11.99 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 20.56 percent was recorded in 2024.

Instagram in Belgium Instagram, launched in 2010, is a popular social media app that focuses on photo and video sharing, which continues to grow in popularity around the globe. There were approximately **** million Instagram users in Belgium in August 2025, which is ** percent of the country’s total population. Furthermore, Belgian women were more likely to use Instagram than their male*counterparts, accounting for ** percent of users. As for age and gender, the majority of users of the social media app were women in the 25 to 34 years age group, followed by women aged between 18 and 24 years. From December 2018 to January 2025, the penetration rate of Instagram increased in Belgium by a total of ** percent. In comparison, neighboring country Luxembourg’s penetration rate increased by over ** percent during this same time frame. Social media in Belgium There were an estimated **** million social networking users in Belgium in 2025 and this is expected to increase to ***** million users by 2026. In 2024, the penetration rate of active social media users in Belgium was **** percent, compared to 46.6 percent in Luxembourg and nearly ** percent in the Netherlands. Although Instagram had *** million users in Belgium in 2024, Facebook remained the app with the largest audience, as Facebook ended 2023 with *** million users in Belgium. Twitter's user base in 2023 amounted to approximately **** million users in Belgium, and LinkedIn had just over *** million users.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Belgium (POPTOTBEA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Belgium and population.

Belgium BE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 5.875 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.943 % for 2022. Belgium BE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.498 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.473 % in 1984 and a record low of 5.875 % in 2023. Belgium BE: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Belgium BE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 18.381 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.334 % for 2023. Belgium BE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 17.684 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.435 % in 2021 and a record low of 17.224 % in 1967. Belgium BE: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;Weighted average;