Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Bruxelles-Brussel, Belgium metro area from 1950 to 2025.

On the basis of the population of Brussels in 2012, a projection of the evolution of the population of the City until 2024 by age group.

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.

On the basis of the population of Brussels in 2012, a projection of the evolution of the population of the City until 2024, taking into account the natural increase (births - deaths) and net migration (immigration - emigration).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brussels town 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 Brussels town 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 Brussels town was 1,124, a 1.14% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Brussels town population was 1,137, a decline of 0.26% compared to a population of 1,140 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Brussels town increased by 7. In this period, the peak population was 1,140 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. 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 Brussels town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Brussels town 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 Brussels town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

The Brussels-Capital region counted over 1.24 million people in 2023, a slight increase from the previous year and the highest in the recorded period, as the population has experienced an upward trend in this part of Belgium. The lowest population was recorded 1996 at just over 948,000 citizens.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brussels population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Brussels. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 87 (78.38% of the total population). 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 cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Brussels population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Brussels is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Brussels is shown in the following column.

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 Brussels Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

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

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Brussels, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Brussels age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Brussels, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Brussels - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Brussels, 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/.

In 2023, the population of Belgium numbered around 11.7 million. Most of these inhabitants lived in the Dutch-speaking Flemish Region, which was home to nearly half of Belgium’s population. The Walloon Region, broadly in line with the French-speaking part of Belgium, numbered roughly 3.68 million inhabitants, and another 1.24 million lived in Brussels and the surrounding areas (which are bilingual).  

 Population density by region 

Despite having the lowest number of inhabitants, the Brussels-Capital Region had the highest population density, at nearly 7,400 inhabitants per square kilometer in 2017. By comparison, this was less than 500 inhabitants in Flanders and just 214 in Wallonia.  

GDP per region  

Wallonia was not just the region with the lowest number of inhabitants per square kilometer, it also had the lowest GDP per capita. In 2019, the most recent available year, GDP per capita reached 30,236 euros in this region. In contrast, GDP per capita was nearly 2.5 times as high in Brussels, at 71,412 euros per capita.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Brussels, IL population pyramid, which represents the Brussels 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 Brussels, IL, is 0.0.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Brussels, IL, is 12.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Brussels, IL is 12.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Brussels, IL is 8.2.

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

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 Brussels Population by Age. You can refer the same here

On the basis of the population of Brussels in 2012, a projection of the evolution of the senior population in Brussels until 2024.

Sur la base de la population bruxelloise en 2012, une projection de l'évolution de la population de la Ville de Bruxelles jusqu'en 2024 par tranches d'âge.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brussels population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Brussels.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Brussels, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change 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/.

In 2023, approximately 799,500 people in Belgium were aged between 55 and 59, and roughly 102,200 people were aged between 90 and 94. The largest age group was formed by those between 55 and 59 years old, whereas those over 100 years old formed the smallest age group. In 2023, approximately 2,700 people in Belgium were 100 years or older.

About this dataset

Context

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

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Brussels, Wisconsin Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Brussels town age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Brussels, Wisconsin Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Brussels town - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Brussels, Wisconsin 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/.

Top 20 des prénoms les plus populaires (Ville de Bruxelles)Voir statistiques plus détaillées via : Statbel

Sur la base de la population bruxelloise en 2012, une projection de l'évolution de la population de la Ville de Bruxelles jusqu'en 2024, tenant compte du solde naturel (naissances - décès) et du solde migratoire (immigration - émigration).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Brussels town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Brussels town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 744 (57.50% of the total population). 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 cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Brussels town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Brussels town is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Brussels town is shown in the following column.

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 Brussels town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Brussels by race. It includes the population of Brussels across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Brussels across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Brussels population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.88% are white, 16.22% are Black or African American and 0.90% are multiracial.

Content

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

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Brussels
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Brussels is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Brussels 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 Brussels Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Namen wie Peeters, Janssens und Maes bleiben an der Spitze in den Top 10.000 der Familiennamen am 1. Januar 2024 in Belgien. 30.558 Personen haben den Namen Peeters, 27.927 den Namen Janssens und 24.233 den Namen Maes. Diese Top 3 ist in Flandern gleich. In Wallonien sind die 3 häufigsten Nachnamen Dubois, Lambert und Martin; in der Region Brüssel-Hauptstadt sind es Diallo, Bah und Barry. Im Vergleich zu 2023 sind die Top 10 der Nachnamen auf nationaler Ebene und in der Wallonischen Region gleich geblieben. In der Flämischen Region ersetzt Willems den Namen Mertens und landet auf einem sehr ehrenvollen 5. Mertens verliert einen Platz und steht auf Platz 6. Der Rest der Rangliste bleibt im Vergleich zu 2023 unverändert. In der Region Brüssel-Hauptstadt sind die meisten Änderungen zu verzeichnen. Dubois überholt Janssens und Camara überholt Peeters. So erreicht Dubois den 6. Platz, gefolgt von Janssens, Camara und Peeters. Die Ergebnisse des Jahres 2023 sind eindeutig: Es gibt kaum Veränderungen in der Rangliste der Nachnamen und die Dominanz der Namen Peeters, Janssens und Maes ist unbestreitbar. Die vollständige Top 10: Belgien # Entwicklung Rangliste 2024/2023 1 Peeters 30.558 - 2 Janssens 27.927 - 3 Maes 24.233 - 4 Jacobs 18.770 - 5 Mertens 17.619 - 6 Willems 17.455 - 7 Claes 15.515 - 8 Goossens 14.949 - 9 Wouters 14.731 - 10 De Smet 13.234 - Flämischen Region # Entwicklung Rangliste 2024/2023 1 Peeters 27.318 - 2 Janssens 24.403 - 3 Maes 21.190 - 4 Jacobs 16.184 - 5 Willems 14.552 +1 6 Mertens 14.547 -1 7 Claes 13.390 - 8 Wouters 13.187 - 9 Goossens 12.881 - 10 De Smet 11.935 - Wallonischen Region # Entwicklung Rangliste 2024/2023 1 Dubois 9.055 - 2 Lambert 8.258 - 3 Martin 6.513 - 4 Dupont 6.096 - 5 Simon 5.946 - 6 Leclercq 5.749 - 7 Dumont 5.692 - 8 Laurent 5.379 - 9 Lejeune 5.277 - 10 Gérard 5.173 - Region Brüssel-Hauptstadt # Entwicklung Rangliste 2024/2023 1 Diallo 5.055 - 2 Bah 2.773 - 3 Barry 1.915 - 4 Sow 1.426 - 5 Nguyen 961 - 6 Dubois 786 +1 7 Janssens 778 -1 8 Camara 756 +1 9 Peeters 721 -1 10 Ahmed 706 -