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Belgium
BELTotal fertility rate
1.38 births per woman
Reference period 2023 · births per woman
UN DESA Population Division · World Population Prospects 2024
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Total fertility rate · Historical trend
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Population & Society
Results: 4
| Indicator | Value | Reference period | Source | Quality | Historical trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 years | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Rate of population change | 0.253%/year | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Total fertility rate | 1.38 births per woman | 2023 | UN DESA Population Division | Estimated | No trend available |
| Total population | 11,941,781 people | 2025 | World Bank | Historical trend |
Indicator rankings
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- GDP per capita, current US$2025 · World Bank 14 / 175 countries/ 175 countries
- Rate of population change2023 · UN DESA Population Division 146 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
- Median age2023 · UN DESA Population Division 30 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
- Total population2025 · World Bank 81 / 194 countries/ 194 countries
- Life expectancy at birth, total2024 · World Bank 25 / 194 countries/ 194 countries
- Total fertility rate2023 · UN DESA Population Division 166 / 195 countries/ 195 countries
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