Belgium

Kingdom of Belgium

"A Western European kingdom famous for its medieval towns, Renaissance art, and world-class chocolates."

Western Europe
UN Member
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Brussels

50.83°, 4.33°

Official Languages

German, French, Dutch

Population

11.79M

Total Area

30.53K km²

Population Density

386.12 people per km²

Currency

Euro

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#79
11,787,423

Total Population+0.9%

2023
#23
82.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#58
98.2%

Urban Population

2023
#150
1.47

Fertility Rate

2023
#27
94.6%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#23
$644.8B

GDP+1.3%

2023
#16
$54.7K

GDP per Capita

2023
#89
3.1%

Inflation

2024
#101
5.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#9
26.4

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Belgium

What is the capital of Belgium?

Belgium's capital city is Brussels.

What is the population of Belgium?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Belgium is approximately 11.79M people. This makes it the 79th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Belgium?

Belgium spans a total area of approximately 30,528 square kilometers (11,786.92 square miles).

Which continent is Belgium in?

Belgium is located in Europe, specifically within the Western Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Belgium?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Belgium is approximately $644.78B USD. This ranks Belgium as the 23rd largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.