Belgium

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Belgium is located in Western Europe. Its capital is Brussels, and it has a population of 11,941,781 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 30,528 square kilometers (approximately 11,787 square miles). Its currency is Euro. The population density is approximately 391 people per square kilometer. Belgium shares land borders with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

About Belgium

Belgium at a glance

Economy of Belgium

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Belgium

FR

France

CapitalParis

Population68,720,337

DE

Germany

CapitalBerlin

Population83,491,249

LU

Luxembourg

CapitalLuxembourg

Population686,970

NL

Netherlands

CapitalAmsterdam

Population18,087,633