Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium
Belgium: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 57.1% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
57.1%
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
17th
of 43 countries
All-time high
57.1%
in 2025
All-time low
45.4%
in 2016
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 57.1% for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium peaked at 57.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 45.4%, in 2016.
That places Belgium 17th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55.6% | — |
| 2010 | 50.0% | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 51.1% | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 52.6% | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 56.2% | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 54.2% | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 52.0% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 45.4% | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 49.9% | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 49.0% | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 50.2% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 50.0% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 47.6% | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 51.8% | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 53.0% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 52.9% | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 57.1% | +7.9% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 57.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 57.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.6% | 55.6% | 55.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 51.1% | 45.4% | 56.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.1% | 47.6% | 57.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0945 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2011 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 365.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,216 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Belgium was 57.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 57.1% in 2025.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.4% in 2016.
- How does Belgium rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Belgium ranks 17th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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