Belgium vs Netherlands: Short-term population projections

Belgium
137,867
in 2050
Netherlands
218,829
in 2050
Belgium rank
11th
Netherlands rank
8th

Short-term population projections over time

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 218,829 against 137,867 in Belgium, a difference of 80,962.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Belgium's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 11th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 38 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
2020s 111,463 171,078 59,615 Netherlands
2030s 119,879 193,031 73,152 Netherlands
2040s 132,500 212,478 79,978 Netherlands
2050s 137,867 218,829 80,962 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher short-term population projections, Belgium or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 218,829 against 137,867 in Belgium as of 2050.
What is the difference in short-term population projections between Belgium and Netherlands?
80,962, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
28 years are reported by both, from 2023 to 2050.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for short-term population projections?
Belgium ranks 11th and Netherlands ranks 8th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Short-term population projections (2023-2050). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Short-term population projections (2023-2050)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 1,148 data points, 2023–2050
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