| Area of Belgium | 30,673.9 km² |
| Population | 11.3 million |
| Male Population | 5,538,659 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 5,742,727 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +15.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +10% |
| Median Age | 41.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.3 years |
| Female Median Age | 42.5 years |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
Map of Belgium
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,751,063 | 9,961,289 | 10,253,276 | 11,281,352 |
| Population Density | 317.9 / km² | 324.7 / km² | 334.3 / km² | 367.8 / km² |
Population By Age and Gender
Belgium Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 333,127 | 318,337 | 651,465 |
| 5-9 | 330,250 | 314,987 | 645,237 |
| 10-14 | 314,637 | 301,449 | 616,086 |
| 15-19 | 324,192 | 310,429 | 634,622 |
| 20-24 | 355,205 | 350,523 | 705,728 |
| 25-29 | 354,302 | 356,705 | 711,008 |
| 30-34 | 370,322 | 368,201 | 738,523 |
| 35-39 | 365,651 | 360,033 | 725,685 |
| 40-44 | 396,043 | 386,454 | 782,498 |
| 45-49 | 414,657 | 403,557 | 818,214 |
| 50-54 | 410,777 | 406,851 | 817,628 |
| 55-59 | 372,307 | 376,425 | 748,733 |
| 60-64 | 327,283 | 336,365 | 663,649 |
| 65-69 | 282,609 | 303,378 | 585,988 |
| 70-74 | 198,304 | 230,331 | 428,635 |
| 75-79 | 175,132 | 226,563 | 401,696 |
| 80-84 | 127,400 | 197,875 | 325,276 |
| 85 Plus | 86,460 | 194,265 | 280,726 |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 283,290 | n/a | n/a |
| 800 | 304,055 | 0.7% | 2,076 |
| 900 | 354,522 | 1.5% | 5,046 |
| 1000 | 404,679 | 1.3% | 5,015 |
| 1100 | 603,818 | 4.1% | 19,913 |
| 1200 | 903,391 | 4.1% | 29,957 |
| 1300 | 1,256,882 | 3.4% | 35,349 |
| 1400 | 806,174 | -4.3% | -45,070 |
| 1500 | 1,257,666 | 4.5% | 45,149 |
| 1600 | 1,511,607 | 1.9% | 25,394 |
| 1700 | 1,764,320 | 1.6% | 25,271 |
| 1800 | 3,407,949 | 6.8% | 164,362 |
| 1900 | 6,683,143 | 7% | 327,519 |
| 1910 | 7,411,987 | 10.9% | 728,844 |
| 1920 | 7,452,210 | 0.5% | 40,223 |
| 1930 | 8,081,516 | 8.4% | 629,306 |
| 1940 | 8,334,595 | 3.1% | 253,079 |
| 1950 | 8,627,890 | 3.5% | 293,295 |
| 1960 | 9,164,253 | 6.2% | 536,363 |
| 1970 | 9,637,341 | 5.2% | 473,088 |
| 1990 | 9,961,289 | 1.7% | 161,974 |
| 2000 | 10,253,276 | 2.9% | 291,987 |
| 2020 | 11,566,841 | 6.2% | 656,782 |
| 2030 | 12,084,042 | 4.5% | 517,201 |
| 2040 | 12,540,844 | 3.8% | 456,802 |
| 2050 | 12,920,782 | 3% | 379,938 |
| 2060 | 13,216,190 | 2.3% | 295,408 |
| 2070 | 13,404,080 | 1.4% | 187,890 |
| 2080 | 13,495,163 | 0.7% | 91,083 |
| 2090 | 13,461,686 | -0.2% | -33,477 |
| 2100 | 13,260,023 | -1.5% | -201,663 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Federal regions in Belgium
Federal regions in Belgium
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Capital Region | 162.1 km² | 1.2 million | 18,824 / mi² |
| Flemish Region | 13,607.9 km² | 6.5 million | 1,232 / mi² |
| Walloon Region | 16,903.9 km² | 3.6 million | 557.6 / mi² |
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