As of January 2024, the number of internet users in the Netherlands was 17.47 million, whereas Luxembourg had around 650 thousand internet users. This number initially appears comparatively low. However, concerning total population, internet usage in Luxembourg was the highest in the Benelux region. As of January 2024, the total number of internet users as a percentage of the total population in Luxembourg was 99 percent, whereas the approximately 11 million internet users in Belgium represented around 95.3 percent of the total population.

As shown in this statistic, the total population of Belgium lies at approximately 11.86 million people in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 this is a total increase by approximately 2 million people. The trajectory from 1980 to 2025 shows however that this increase did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030In 2030 the total population will lie at around 12.05 million people, according to forecasts. There is an overall increase by approximately 190 thousand people since 2025. This growth reflects a steady 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.

Population, female (% of total population) in Belgium was reported at 50.71 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Total current population for Belgium in 2025 is 11,744,521, a 0.25% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Belgium in 2024 was <strong>11,715,774</strong>, a <strong>0.61% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Belgium in 2023 was <strong>11,787,423</strong>, a <strong>0.92% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Belgium in 2022 was <strong>11,680,210</strong>, a <strong>0.81% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>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.

Rural population (% of total population) in Belgium was reported at 1.811 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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/.

Recommended for further research

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.

Belgium's largest cities in terms of population in 2024 were situated in Flanders. Approximately 544,759 people lived in Antwerpen, making it the biggest city in Belgium. This city was followed by Gent with 269,597 inhabitants in 2024. However, the third and fourth city with the most inhabitants were in the Belgian region of Wallonia. Indeed, Charleroi counted 204,322 inhabitants, and Bruxelles, 196,828 inhabitants.

Population ages 65 and above, male in Belgium was reported at 1058698 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population ages 65 and above, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Belgium's share of the population without access to a bank account decreased to a new low in 2021, according to a three-year survey. The decrease seemed especially fueled by the increase of the "unbanked" population - or those who did not have access to the services of a bank or another, similar financial organization - among the richest respondents. The share of respondents who were classified under the poorest 40 percent of the country, for example, grew from 1.1 percent in 2017 to 22 percent in 2021. The source does not mention whether the figures were rounded.

BE: Population: Male: Ages 75-79: % of Male Population data was reported at 3.626 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.437 % for 2022. BE: Population: Male: Ages 75-79: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2.359 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.626 % in 2023 and a record low of 1.844 % in 1994. BE: Population: Male: Ages 75-79: % 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 75 to 79 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

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Belgium BE: Population in Largest City data was reported at 2,132,178.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,121,992.000 Person for 2023. Belgium BE: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 1,703,259.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,132,178.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 1,484,676.000 Person in 1960. Belgium BE: Population in Largest City 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 urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

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

Belgium BE: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 data was reported at 1,920,259.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,930,701.000 Person for 2022. Belgium BE: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,912,298.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,295,366.000 Person in 1968 and a record low of 1,795,440.000 Person in 2005. Belgium BE: Population: Total: Aged 0-14 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 between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.;World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium township 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 township. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Belgium township by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Belgium township.

Key observations

The largest age group in Belgium Township, Minnesota was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 9 (20.45%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Belgium Township, Minnesota was the Under 5 years years with a population of 0 (0%). 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 township is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Belgium township 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 township Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Belgium was reported at 63.56 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, female (% of female population) in Belgium was reported at 15.7 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population ages 0-14, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

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