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Demographics of Belgium
The population recorded until 2020 was around 11.6 million, approximately 0.15% of the world population. Belgium is the 22nd most densely populated country in the world, and the 6th in Europe, which is around 383 people per km2. Among them, 98.3% of the population is urban. Around 58% is from the Flemish region, such as Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges.
The Total Fertility Rate across Belgium declined from 4.87 to 1.64 per woman from 1837 to 2017. Young people tend to marry and have children much later than former generation did, and divorce happens more frequently among current generation. Life expectancy is 82 years. The average age is 41.4 years, which is one of the oldest populations in the world.
There are 4.8 migrants per 10,000 population in 2020 are migrants. Among them, 4.1% are Italians, 3.7% are Moroccans, 2.4% are French; 2% Turkish and 2% Dutch, and others for 10.6%.
Roman Catholicism has had an important role in Belgium’s politics. However, the government generally respects and provide freedom of religion, which makes Belgium largely a secular country. According to the data collected in 2010, 37% Belgian citizens responded that they believe there is God, while around 27% answered that they do not believe there is any sort of spirit, God, or life-force. There were 31% population was still on the edge of believe in it or not.
There are around 70% of people who are employed, while the unemployment rate is at around 5.1%. The minimum wage has raised 0.40% to 1625.72 Euros per month, while the average wage is 3558 Euros per month. The retirement age of both women and men are 65 years old.
