International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Belgium
Belgium: International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region was 137,877 Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Belgium, 1992–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Belgium stood at 137,877 Persons.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Belgium peaked at 195,936 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 60,664 Persons, in 1997.
That places Belgium 7th out of 22 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 66,694 Persons | — |
| 1993 | 64,248 Persons | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 67,001 Persons | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 64,289 Persons | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 62,690 Persons | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 60,664 Persons | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 62,598 Persons | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 69,942 Persons | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 69,866 Persons | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 78,942 Persons | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 84,243 Persons | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 83,524 Persons | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 87,139 Persons | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 92,705 Persons | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 98,068 Persons | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 110,136 Persons | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 119,191 Persons | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 116,950 Persons | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 128,829 Persons | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 131,869 Persons | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 123,037 Persons | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 119,034 Persons | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 124,347 Persons | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 124,557 Persons | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 123,550 Persons | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 128,058 Persons | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 133,729 Persons | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 144,756 Persons | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 117,496 Persons | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 129,059 Persons | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 195,936 Persons | +51.8% |
| 2023 | 152,981 Persons | -21.9% |
| 2024 | 149,485 Persons | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 137,877 Persons | -7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64,766 Persons | 60,664 Persons | 69,942 Persons | 8 |
| 2000s | 94,076 Persons | 69,866 Persons | 119,191 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,177 Persons | 119,034 Persons | 144,756 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,139 Persons | 117,496 Persons | 195,936 Persons | 6 |
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- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,216 people (2100)
- Population density 365.29 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2011 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Belgium?
- International migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Belgium was 137,877 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 195,936 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,664 Persons in 1997.
- How does Belgium rank for international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region?
- Belgium ranks 7th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region coming from another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.