BEL · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
11.86 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
82.3 years
Median Age
41.8 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,858,610 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.67 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 386.3 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 9.20 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 9.50 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.44 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 82.3 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 87.6 percent | 2024 |
Languages
German
Official
French
Official
Dutch
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
Major
57.1%
Nonbeliever/Agnostic
20.2%
Atheist
9.1%
Muslim
6.8%
Protestant
2.3%
Other
1.7%