Belgium’s population grew by more than half a percentage point last year
The population of Belgium stood at 11,763,650 inhabitants as of 1 January 2024, an increase of 0.57% year-on-year.
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The population of Belgium stood at 11,763,650 inhabitants as of 1 January 2024, an increase of 0.57% year-on-year.
Belgium had the highest inflation rate in the euro area in May 2024, according to flash estimates provided by Eurostat.
Some 62.3% of Belgian citizens are either ‘always’ or ‘usually’ happy with their personal well-being, StatBel has found.
Belgium reported an annual inflation rate of -0.8% in November 2023, the lowest in the European Union.