Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.1884 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium is 0.1884 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 25.5% on the previous year and down 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 1.18 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.042 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Belgium 164th out of 233 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.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.4401 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.3083 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1973 | 0.2776 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 0.2008 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 1975 | 0.1651 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0952 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1186 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 1978 | 0.191 % change on previous year | +61.0% |
| 1979 | 0.1733 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 0.226 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 1981 | 0.217 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 0.1406 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1983 | 0.0961 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1984 | 0.042 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0686 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 1986 | 0.0479 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0866 % change on previous year | +80.9% |
| 1988 | 0.1594 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 1989 | 0.1925 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 1990 | 0.211 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 0.28 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1992 | 0.4823 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
| 1993 | 0.4579 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 0.3178 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1995 | 0.299 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1214 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1997 | 0.2672 % change on previous year | +120.1% |
| 1998 | 0.2153 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 0.2109 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2497 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2402 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4482 % change on previous year | +86.5% |
| 2003 | 0.4452 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 0.393 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 0.4752 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 0.6299 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 2007 | 0.6973 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 0.7633 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 0.8222 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +34.2% |
| 2011 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 0.6854 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2013 | 0.5634 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3869 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2015 | 0.5062 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 2016 | 0.6576 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 2017 | 0.3607 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2018 | 0.4131 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5018 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 2020 | 0.5839 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 0.2785 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2022 | 0.2535 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 0.9719 % change on previous year | +283.3% |
| 2024 | 0.253 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2025 | 0.1884 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2189 % change on previous year | 0.0952 % change on previous year | 0.4401 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1277 % change on previous year | 0.042 % change on previous year | 0.226 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2863 % change on previous year | 0.1214 % change on previous year | 0.4823 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5164 % change on previous year | 0.2402 % change on previous year | 0.8222 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6362 % change on previous year | 0.3607 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4216 % change on previous year | 0.1884 % change on previous year | 0.9719 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 161 Saint Lucia 0.2457 % change on previous year compare
- 162 French Polynesia 0.2419 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Turkey 0.2337 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Finland 0.1878 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.1709 % change on previous year compare
- 167 France 0.1575 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Belgium was 0.1884 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.042 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Belgium rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 164th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.