Total population in Belgium
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Belgium was 11,758,603 people, up from 11,738,763 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Belgium with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Belgium
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 758 603 |
| 2024 | 11 738 763 |
| 2023 | 11 712 893 |
| 2022 | 11 641 820 |
| 2021 | 11 570 844 |
| 2020 | 11 540 107 |
| 2019 | 11 490 618 |
| 2018 | 11 428 605 |
| 2017 | 11 376 580 |
| 2016 | 11 332 701 |
| 2015 | 11 275 335 |
| 2014 | 11 210 119 |
| 2013 | 11 160 276 |
| 2012 | 11 107 518 |
| 2011 | 11 038 632 |
| 2010 | 10 936 626 |
| 2009 | 10 812 936 |
| 2008 | 10 709 708 |
| 2007 | 10 625 492 |
| 2006 | 10 548 442 |
| 2005 | 10 478 886 |
| 2004 | 10 421 292 |
| 2003 | 10 376 260 |
| 2002 | 10 332 973 |
| 2001 | 10 287 004 |
| 2000 | 10 251 717 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.