Belgium vs South Korea: Refugee population by country or territory of origin
Belgium
113
in 2025
South Korea
117
in 2025
Belgium rank
149th
South Korea rank
147th
Refugee population by country or territory of origin over time
- Belgium
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 117 against 113 in Belgium, a difference of 4.
Across all 31 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 149th and South Korea ranks 147th of 205 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.6 | 50.8 | 41.2 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 46.8 | 534.9 | 488.1 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 65.7 | 389.6 | 323.9 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 57.33 | 126.83 | 69.5 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugee population by country or territory of origin, Belgium or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 117 against 113 in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugee population by country or territory of origin between Belgium and South Korea?
- 4, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Korea?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and South Korea rank globally for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Belgium ranks 149th and South Korea ranks 147th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.