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Belgium Population Pyramid 2080

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2080
Population: 11,361,054

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Summary

Belgium in 2080

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Belgium at 11,361,054 in 2080. Compared with 2070, when the projection stands at 11,490,796, that represents a decline of 1.1% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 48.8 years, Belgium would have a youth dependency ratio of 23.9 and an old-age dependency ratio of 56.6 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

Ranks #97 of 201 by population Ranks #61 of 201 by median age Ranks #104 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Belgium
Population
11,361,054
Median age
48.8
0-14 %
13.3%
65+ %
31.4%
Child dependency
23.9
Old-age dependency
56.6
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
11,870,906
Population 2100
11,060,848
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.47

In 2023 women in Belgium had on average 1.47 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 82.4

Life expectancy at birth was 82.4 years in 2023: 84.6 for women and 80.3 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from Belgium
Where immigrants come from (2024)

2,185,154 immigrants live in Belgium, 18.6% of the population.

Morocco246,575
France196,995
Netherlands136,488
Romania131,417
Italy116,143
Where emigrants live (2024)

521,575 people born in Belgium live in other countries.

France169,102
Netherlands67,931
Spain55,364
Italy42,866
Turkey40,904
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Belgium compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Belgium 11,361,055 48.8
Switzerland 9,110,195 48.6
Austria 7,805,761 50.4
Netherlands 18,251,350 48.8
Luxembourg 782,395 49.1
Frequently asked questions about Belgium's population
How many people are projected to live in Belgium in 2080?
Belgium is projected to have a population of 11,361,054 in 2080.
Is the population of Belgium increasing or decreasing?
Belgium's population declined 1.1% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 11,870,906 by 2050.
How old is the population of Belgium?
Belgium's median age is 48.8 years.
What share of Belgium's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Belgium, 13.3% of people are under 15 and 31.4% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Belgium have?
Belgium has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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