Belgium vs Netherlands: Total population in thousands
Belgium
11,759
in 2025
Netherlands
18,347
in 2025
Belgium rank
24th
Netherlands rank
22nd
Total population in thousands over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 18,347 against 11,759 in Belgium, a difference of 6,588.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.6 times Belgium's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 24th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 75 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,484 | 16,409 | 5,925 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 11,236 | 17,112 | 5,876 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 11,660 | 17,990 | 6,329 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 18,347 against 11,759 in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 6,588, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Belgium ranks 24th and Netherlands ranks 22nd of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.