Belgium vs Netherlands: Short-term population projections
Belgium
137,867
in 2050
Netherlands
218,829
in 2050
Belgium rank
9th
Netherlands rank
7th
Short-term population projections over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
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 9th and Netherlands ranks 7th of 30 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 9th and Netherlands ranks 7th of 30 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.