Population Growth Trends in Belgium (1990-2023)

Population Growth Trends in Belgium (1990-2023)
Belgium’s population expanded from 9.9 million in 1990 to over 11.8 million in 2023. Growth remained steady, bolstered by a balanced mix of natural increase and migration. In the early 2000s, Belgium experienced consistent gains, supported by rising life expectancy and a gradual influx of migrants from neighboring EU countries. The years post-2010 saw continued growth, underpinned by urban expansion and Belgium’s strategic location as an EU administrative hub. Despite occasional demographic slowdowns, population gains were steady, reflecting ongoing immigration and a relatively young working-age population.