Net migration by age and sex in Belgium
Belgium: Net migration by age and sex was 62,826 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62,826
Change on year
down 14.6%
World rank
13th
of 41 countries
All-time high
123,729
in 2022
All-time low
17,421
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Belgium, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Belgium stood at 62,826.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% on the previous year and up 119.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Belgium peaked at 123,729 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,421, in 2013.
Belgium ranks 13th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17,421 | — |
| 2014 | 28,585 | +64.1% |
| 2015 | 56,832 | +98.8% |
| 2016 | 31,231 | -45.0% |
| 2017 | 37,013 | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 48,925 | +32.2% |
| 2019 | 47,070 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 42,121 | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 52,471 | +24.6% |
| 2022 | 123,729 | +135.8% |
| 2023 | 73,538 | -40.6% |
| 2024 | 62,826 | -14.6% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 62,826 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 62,826 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38,154 | 17,421 | 56,832 | 7 |
| 2020s | 70,937 | 42,121 | 123,729 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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 net migration by age and sex in Belgium?
- Net migration by age and sex in Belgium was 62,826 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 123,729 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,421 in 2013.
- How does Belgium rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Belgium ranks 13th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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