Belgium vs United Arab Emirates: Total population in thousands
Belgium
11,759
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
11,346
in 2025
Belgium rank
24th
United Arab Emirates rank
26th
Total population in thousands over time
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 11,759 against 11,346 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 413.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 24th and United Arab Emirates ranks 26th of 75 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,484 | 4,810 | 5,674 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 11,236 | 8,337 | 2,899 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 11,660 | 10,416 | 1,245 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Belgium or United Arab Emirates?
- Belgium, at 11,759 against 11,346 in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Belgium and United Arab Emirates?
- 413, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United Arab Emirates?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and United Arab Emirates rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Belgium ranks 24th and United Arab Emirates ranks 26th 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.