Distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree in Belgium
Belgium: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree was 33.4 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
33.4
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
10th
of 47 countries
All-time high
41.9
in 2014
All-time low
28.6
in 2009
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of in Belgium, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 33.4 for distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of in Belgium peaked at 41.9 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 28.6, in 2009.
Belgium ranks 10th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 34.4 | — |
| 2005 | 29.4 | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 31.4 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 31.5 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 35.9 | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 28.6 | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 31 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 33.3 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 40.6 | +21.9% |
| 2013 | 41.1 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 41.9 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 37.3 | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 36.3 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 37.1 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 35.7 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 33.9 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 32.4 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 32.2 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 31.5 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 32.8 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 32.3 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 33.4 | +3.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 33.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.7, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 33.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.7, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.87 | 28.6 | 35.9 | 6 |
| 2010s | 36.82 | 31 | 41.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.43 | 31.5 | 33.4 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 7 Germany 35.6 compare
- 8 United Kingdom 34 compare
- 8 United Kingdom 34 compare
- 11 Czechia 31.8 compare
- 12 Luxembourg 31 compare
- 13 Finland 29.7 compare
More population data for Belgium
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1094 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 12,091 Persons (2050)
- 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)
- Population growth rate -0.166 (2100)
- Population density 365.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,216 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of in Belgium?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of in Belgium was 33.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 41.9 in 2014.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.6 in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of?
- Belgium ranks 10th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and degree of rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. 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 housing cost burden and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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