Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium
Belgium: Household characteristics by age of the reference person was 6,105 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
6,105
World rank
13th
of 35 countries
All-time high
7,177
in 2010
All-time low
2,724
in 1994
Years of data
7
1988–2020
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium, 1988–2020
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2020, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium stood at 6,105.
The figure is down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium peaked at 7,177 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,724, in 1994.
That places Belgium 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3,313 | — |
| 1994 | 2,724 | -17.8% |
| 1999 | 3,745 | +37.5% |
| 2005 | 3,550 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 7,177 | +102.2% |
| 2015 | 6,135 | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 6,105 | -0.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 6,105 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,966, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 6,105 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,912, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,313 | 3,313 | 3,313 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3,234 | 2,724 | 3,745 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,550 | 3,550 | 3,550 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,656 | 6,135 | 7,177 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6,105 | 6,105 | 6,105 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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- 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)
- 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 household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium?
- Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Belgium was 6,105 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 7,177 in 2010.
- What is the lowest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,724 in 1994.
- How does Belgium rank for household characteristics by age of the reference person?
- Belgium ranks 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
- Is household characteristics by age of the reference person rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Household characteristics by age of the reference person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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