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Belgium Population and Religion Percentage
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Western Europe. It’s one of the most densely populated countries in the world and the 6th most densely populated country in Europe. According to the official figures of Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, As of January 1, 2025, Belgium’s population stands at 11,812,354 (11.8 million or 1.18 Crore)
The country has an ageing population, with a significant proportion over 65 years old. Urbanization remains high, with most people living in cities like Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. Population growth is slow, driven primarily by immigration rather than natural birth rates.
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| Belgium | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,812,354 |
| Global Rank | 83 |
| Land Area | 30,278 sq. km (11,690 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 136 |
| Population Density | 390 people/sq. km (1010 people per mi²) |
| Growth Rate | ~0.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.4 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.9 |
| Median Age | 42.0 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 82.17 years |
| Urban Population | 98.3% |
Religion in Belgium
Christianity is the largest religion followed by 69.4% of the population. The largest Christian denomination in Belgium is Catholics (54%) followed by Protestants (3%), Eastern Orthodoxy (1%), and Other Christians at 2%
Non-Christian faiths account for 9%, and the remaining 21% are classified as unaffiliated, which can mean agnostic, atheist, or “nothing in particular.”
Other Religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jews, Islam, and other smaller faiths. As per the survey made by the European Commission, 5% of the total Belgian population is Muslim; 0.3% is Buddhist; 0.3% is Jews: and other faiths account for 4% of the population.
Religion percentage in Belgium
| Religion / Affiliations | Percentage |
| Christians | 69.40% |
| – Roman Catholic | -54% |
| – Protestant | -3% |
| – Orthodoxy | -1% |
| – Other Christians | -2% |
| Irreligious | 21% |
| Other Religions | |
| – Muslim | 5% |
| – Buddhist | 0.30% |
| – Jews | 0.30% |
| – Hinduism | 0.20% |
| – Smaller Faiths | 3.80% |
Source: Eurobarometer
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Largest Cities in Belgium by Population
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antwerp | 560,824 |
| 2 | Ghent | 272,184 |
| 3 | Charleroi | 205,536 |
| 4 | Liège | 197,137 |
| 5 | Brussels | 197,129 |
| 6 | Bruges | 120,203 |
| 7 | Namur | 114,886 |
| 8 | Leuven | 104,812 |
| 9 | Mons | 96,685 |
| 10 | Aalst | 92,066 |
This list is based on the most recent population figures from January 1, 2025.