From 2010 to 2025, the population growth of Belgium is expected to vary greatly. In 2020, the Belgian population increased by only 8,043 people. The forecast predicts that from 2021 to 2025, annual growth would increase by about 40,000 each year. In 2025, for instance, it was forecast that the population would grow by 44,402 people.

Population, male (% of total population) in Belgium was reported at 49.29 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June 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.

The total population in Belgium was estimated at 11.8 million people in 2024, 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.

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 June of 2025.

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 5.4 million Instagram users in Belgium in January 2025, which is 45 percent of the country’s total population. Furthermore, Belgian women were more likely to use Instagram than their male counterparts, accounting for 55.1 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 55 percent. In comparison, neighboring country Luxembourg’s penetration rate increased by over 13 percent during this same time frame. Social media in Belgium There were an estimated 8.98 million social networking users in Belgium in 2023 and this is expected to increase to 10.05 million users by 2026. In 2024, the penetration rate of active social media users in Belgium was 78.4 percent, compared to 46.6 percent in Luxembourg and nearly 85 percent in the Netherlands. Although Instagram had 5.4 million users in Belgium in 2024, Facebook remained the app with the largest audience, as Facebook ended 2023 with 8.4 million users in Belgium. Twitter's user base in 2023 amounted to approximately 1.48 million users in Belgium, and LinkedIn had just over 4.3 million users.

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

According to forecasts, the population of Belgium was expected to steadily increase from 2022 to 2071. In 2022, the population of Belgium amounted to 11.58 million people. The country should notably reach a population of 12 million inhabitants by 2032 and 13 million by 2068.

Population growth (annual %) in Belgium was reported at 0.91372 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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, IL was for the group of age 60 to 64 years years with a population of 47 (14.42%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Belgium, IL was the 85 years and over years with a population of 2 (0.61%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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

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

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

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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium 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 Belgium. 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 1,578 (59.59% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 Belgium population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Belgium is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Belgium 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 Belgium Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Belgium was reported at 383 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Belgium - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

There were 1 100 000 Linkedin users in Belgium in January 2025, which accounted for 9.1% of its entire population. People aged 35 to 54 were the largest user group (380 000).

According to this statistic, the number of employed people in Belgium stands at approximately 5.21 million people in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 there is a total increase by approximately 1.41 million people. Looking at the trajectory between 1980 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2026In 2026 the number will be close to 5.22 million people, according to forecasts. Compared to 2025 that is an overall increase by approximately 10 thousand people. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

There were 8 839 200 Facebook users in Belgium in April 2025, which accounted for 73.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.2%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (2 000 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 774 900.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Belgium by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Belgium. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Belgium by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Belgium. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Belgium.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 20-24 years (149) | Female # 70-74 years (400). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

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 is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Belgium is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Belgium for each age group.

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 Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Belgium 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 Belgium 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 968 (67.04% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 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 Belgium town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Belgium town is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Belgium 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 Belgium town Population by Age. You can refer the same here