Population Growth Trends in Belgium from 1990 to 2023

Belgium's population growth remained modest but steady throughout the 1990s and 2000s, fluctuating between 0.2% and 0.8%. Growth accelerated in 2011, reaching 1.3%, driven by favorable immigration policies and the country's role as a political and economic center of the European Union.

After a temporary dip to 0.4%-0.6% during the mid-2010s, the rate rebounded to 1.2% by 2023. This resurgence is linked to post-pandemic recovery, increased immigration, and Belgium’s strategic importance in Europe. The steady upward trend highlights the impact of external migration and urbanization on the country’s population dynamics.