Belgium Population Clock

Belgium population

11,796,181

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.17%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Belgium

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Belgium is 11,796,181, growing at an annual rate of 0.17%. That works out to a net change of approximately 54 people per day or 2 per hour.

The population change in Belgium is driven by three components: approximately 101,192 births per year and 115,668 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.17% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.39 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Belgium would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Belgium?

The current population of Belgium is approximately 11,796,181, growing at 0.17% per year.

How fast is the population of Belgium changing?

By approximately 54 people per day, or 2 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Belgium?

No. With approximately 101,192 births and 115,668 deaths per year, Belgium has a natural population decrease of about 14,476 people annually.

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