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Belgium

Western Europe, Europe

GDP / Person
#16of 190 countries

$55.3K

World Bank 2023

About the size of Lesotho

30.5K km² against 30.4K km². Total area, REST Countries.

813% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

GDP / Person$55.3K. World Bank 2023.16 of 190Health % GDP10.8% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.19 of 193Education % GDP6.3% of GDP. World Bank / UNESCO 2021.20 of 176

Lowest rankings

Foreign Investment-$4.2B. World Bank 2022.179 of 188Fertility1.47 births/woman. World Bank 2022.151 of 194Inflation %4.0%. World Bank 2023.127 of 179

Neighbours

FranceCapital: ParisGermanyCapital: BerlinLuxembourgCapital: LuxembourgNetherlandsCapital: Amsterdam

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Belgium, in short

What is the capital of Belgium?

The capital of Belgium is Brussels. Brussels is the seat of national government for Belgium, a country in Western Europe.

What is the population of Belgium?

Belgium has a population of about 11.8 million people, the 81st largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Belgium?

Belgium covers 30,528 square kilometers (11,787 square miles), making Belgium the 141st largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Belgium?

Belgium borders 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

What is the life expectancy in Belgium?

Life expectancy at birth in Belgium is 82.4 years, the 28th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Belgium in?

Belgium is in Europe, in the Western Europe region. Belgium is one of 53 countries and territories in Europe.