Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -99.42 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium stood at -99.42 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 53.1% on the previous year and down 630.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 581.3 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -238.2 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Belgium 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.47 % change on previous year | -12.85 % change on previous year | 27.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -7.87 % change on previous year | -36.34 % change on previous year | 26.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 87.61 % change on previous year | -105.06 % change on previous year | 581.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.86 % change on previous year | -65.61 % change on previous year | 118.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.82 % change on previous year | -33 % change on previous year | 43.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.15 % change on previous year | -41.12 % change on previous year | 130.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -6.06 % change on previous year | -46.03 % change on previous year | 28.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -100.95 % change on previous year | -238.2 % change on previous year | 145.71 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 232 Sweden -61.17 % change on previous year compare
- 233 Netherlands -73.82 % change on previous year compare
- 234 China (People’s Republic of) -80.7 % change on previous year compare
- 236 Aruba -151.91 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Belgium
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.166 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.2017 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -2.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 183,551 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium was -99.42 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 581.3 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -238.2 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 630.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Natural population growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.