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

Latest (2023)
-99.42 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 53.1%
World rank
235th
of 236 countries
All-time high
581.3 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-238.2 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Belgium, 1951–2023

-2000200400600195119872023

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 232 Sweden -61.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 233 Netherlands -73.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 234 China (People’s Republic of) -80.7 % change on previous year compare
  4. 236 Aruba -151.91 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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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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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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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.