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Belgium: key facts and figures
Belgium has 11.7 million people, 3 official languages, the Euro and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 6th of 168 countries for adjusted for inequality.
11.7 millionpeople
EURcurrency
Dutchofficial language
+32calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Belgium differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
11.7 millionPopulation
- Annual change+0.22%
- Fertility rate1.4 per woman#157
- Aged 65 and over20.56%#25
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$60,750Output per person
- Total economy$725.5 billion#22
- Real growth+1%#158
- Inflation2.5%#103
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.951Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.891#6
- Life expectancy82.1 years#24
- Mean schooling12.7 years#24
Currency
what money is used and its official code
EuroCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEUR
- Symbol€
- CapitalBrussels
Languages
which languages hold official status
Dutch, French, GermanOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+32
- Time zoneEurope/Brussels
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 6Easter Monday
- May 1Labour Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
95.8%Internet use
- E-government index0.812#56
- Global rank#56
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointSignal de Botrange
- ClimateBelgium has a temperate oceanic climate with moderate temperatures, prevailing westerly winds and frequent, fairly regular rainfall.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 to 18Compulsory ages
- Full-time compulsoryTo age 15
- Education authorities3 Communities
- Higher-ed attainment 25-3452.7%*
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