What is the Population of Belgium?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Belgium has a population of approximately 11,825,551 people, making it the 82nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.15% of the world's population. With a land area of 30,528 km², the population density is roughly 387 people per km².
| Population | 11,825,551 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 82nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.15% |
| Area | 30,528 km² |
| Population density | 387 / km² |
| Demonym | Belgian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 82nd |
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 79th |
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 80th |
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 81st |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 83rd |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 84th |
| Bolivia | 11,365,333 | 85th |
Belgium compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| France | 66,351,959 | 543,908 |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 357,114 |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 2,586 |
| Netherlands | 18,100,436 | 41,865 |
Belgium in context
- Belgium covers 30,528 km², making it the 136th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
- With 11,825,551 people, Belgium holds about 6.2% of the population of Western Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belgium is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Belgium — FAQ
What is the population of Belgium?
The population of Belgium is approximately 11,825,551 (11.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Belgium in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Belgium at approximately 11,825,551 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Belgium is the 82nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Belgium?
Approximately 11,825,551 people live in Belgium, making it the 82nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Belgium rank by population?
Belgium is the 82nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.15%.
What is the population density of Belgium?
Belgium has a population density of roughly 387 people per km², based on a land area of 30,528 km².
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