Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium
Belgium: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 113 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium, 1995–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 113 for refugee population by country or territory of origin in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 21.5% on the previous year and up 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium peaked at 113 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5, in 1995.
That places Belgium 149th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | — |
| 1996 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 9 | +80.0% |
| 1998 | 14 | +55.6% |
| 1999 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 20 | +33.3% |
| 2001 | 11 | -45.0% |
| 2002 | 21 | +90.9% |
| 2003 | 40 | +90.5% |
| 2004 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 95 | +131.7% |
| 2006 | 63 | -33.7% |
| 2007 | 53 | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 58 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 66 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 80 | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 88 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 91 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 76 | -16.5% |
| 2014 | 76 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 66 | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 44 | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 52 | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 50 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 34 | -32.0% |
| 2020 | 28 | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 29 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 53 | +89.3% |
| 2024 | 93 | +75.5% |
| 2025 | 113 | +21.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 113 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 1.0× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 113 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 27% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.6 | 5 | 15 | 5 |
| 2000s | 46.8 | 11 | 95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.7 | 34 | 91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.33 | 28 | 113 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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- 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)
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- 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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Belgium was 113 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 113 in 2025.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 1995.
- How does Belgium rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Belgium ranks 149th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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