Belgium vs Netherlands: Migration origin destination
Belgium
50,906
in 2024
Netherlands
42,853
in 2024
Belgium rank
13th
Netherlands rank
15th
Migration origin destination over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 50,906 against 42,853 in Netherlands, a difference of 8,053.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Netherlands ahead.
Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 66 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 708 | 2,316 | 1,608 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 2,230 | 27,194 | 24,964 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 11,032 | 32,234 | 21,202 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 39,598 | 39,444 | 153.5 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migration origin destination, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Belgium, at 50,906 against 42,853 in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migration origin destination between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 8,053, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for migration origin destination?
- Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 66 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migration origin destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.