Belgium
Country in western Europe
Also known as Kingdom of Belgium
- Capital
- Brussels
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Sources- 1.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.htmlRetrieved 2015-06-01
- 2.traveldir.org/belgium/Retrieved 2015-06-01
- Brussels
- Population
- 11.8M(January 1, 2025)
- , 11.6M(January 1, 2022)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/structure-populationRetrieved 2022-09-11
- , 11.5M(January 1, 2021)
- +57 more
- Area
- 30,688 km²
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- , 30,528 km²
- 30,688 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $645B(2023)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- , $593B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- , $598B(2021)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- +57 more
- $645B(2023)
- Currency
- euro(since 1999)
- , Belgian franc(1830–2002)
- Official language
- Dutch
- , French
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Sources- 1.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.htmlRetrieved 2015-06-01
- , German
- Head of state
- Philippe of Belgium(since 2013)
- , Érasme-Louis Surlet de Chokier(1831–1831)
- , Leopold I of Belgium(1831–1865)
- +8 more
- Head of government
- Bart De Wever(since 2025)
- , Sophie Wilmès(2019–2020)
- , Charles Michel(2014–2019)
- +1 more
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
1,048 statements · 42% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 49.4970°N, 5.4725°E
- Emergency phone number
- 112
- 100 has use: emergency medical services, fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 101 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-10
- 102 has use: Awel
- Vehicle registration plate code
- B(since 1910)
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 51.0894°N, 2.5453°E
- Official name
- Königreich Belgien reason for preferred rank: form in native language
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- Koninkrijk België reason for preferred rank: form in native language
- Royaume de Belgique reason for preferred rank: form in native language
1
- Kingdom of Belgium
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- Konungariket Belgien
- Belgické kráľovstvo
- Königreich Belgien reason for preferred rank: form in native language
- Median income
- $31,112
- Has characteristic
- free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
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Sources- 1.“Populists and Autocrats: The Dual Threat to Global Democracy”freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/freedom-world-2017Retrieved 2023-12-31
- free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Number of out-of-school children
- 8,330(2015)
- 11,357(2014)
- 12,063(2013)
- 97,774(2005)
- 95,560(2004)
- Significant event
- Treaty of London(April 19, 1839)
- Belgian Revolution(October 4, 1830)
- Diplomatic relation
- Luxembourg
- Italy
- Germany statement is subject of: Belgium–Germany relations
- Liechtenstein
- Australia
- Ukraine(since 1992) statement is subject of: Belgium–Ukraine relations
- Kosovo statement is subject of: Belgium–Kosovo relations
- France statement is subject of: Belgium–France relations
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- United Kingdom statement is subject of: Belgium–United Kingdom relations
- Canada statement is subject of: Belgium–Canada relations
- Indonesia statement is subject of: Belgium–Indonesia relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Belgium–Denmark relations
- Turkey statement is subject of: Belgium–Turkey relations
- Netherlands statement is subject of: Belgium–Netherlands relations
- Uruguay statement is subject of: Belgium–Uruguay relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Belgium–Malaysia relations
- Pakistan statement is subject of: Belgium–Pakistan relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Belgium–Taiwan relations
- Mexico statement is subject of: Belgium–Mexico relations
- Democratic Republic of the Congo statement is subject of: Belgium–Democratic Republic of the Congo relations
- United States statement is subject of: Belgium–United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Belgium–Russia relations
- India statement is subject of: Belgium–India relations
- Greece statement is subject of: Belgium–Greece relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: Belgium–China relations
- Georgia(since 1992)
- Israel statement is subject of: Belgium–Israel relations
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Hungary statement is subject of: Category:Belgium–Hungary relations
- North Korea(since 2001) statement is subject of: Belgium–North Korea relations
- Mauritius
- Romania(since 1880) statement is subject of: Belgium–Romania relations
- Legislative body
- Belgian Federal Parliament members / parts: Senate of Belgium, Chamber of Representatives
- Website
- belgium.be language: Dutch, French
- belgium.be/nl language: Dutch
- belgium.be/fr language: French
- belgium.be/de language: German
- belgium.be/en language: English
- Compulsory education (maximum age)
- 18 years old
- Demonym
- Belg
- Belgian
- belga
- Belgische sex or gender: female
- Belge applies to part: feminine singular, masculine singular
- Belgier applies to part: masculine · lexeme sense: L499143-S1
- belgier
- Belgiano
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- belgo
- Belgänan
- பெல்ஜியர்
- Belgičan sex or gender: male
- بلجيكي applies to part: masculine
- بلجيكية applies to part: feminine
- بلجيكيون applies to part: plural
- бельгієць applies to part: masculine
- бельгійка applies to part: feminine
- бельгійці applies to part: plural
- бельгийцы applies to part: plural
- belga
- בלגי applies to part: masculine
- בלגית applies to part: feminine
- belgieni applies to part: plural
- belgian applies to part: masculine
- belgiancă applies to part: feminine
- Belsch applies to part: masculine
- Belsch applies to part: feminine
- belga applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- belgi applies to part: masculine plural
- belghe applies to part: feminine plural
- 比利时
- beljes
- belgisk applies to part: common
- belxicanu applies to part: masculine singular
- belxicana applies to part: feminine singular
- belga
- belxicano applies to part: neuter
- Bedje
- Belgen
- Belzje
- belgijanac applies to part: masculine singular
- belgijanka applies to part: feminine singular
- belgijanci applies to part: masculine plural
- belgijanke applies to part: feminine plural
- Belgierin applies to part: feminine singular · lexeme sense: L499144-S1
- بیلج
- بیلج
- belgo applies to part: masculine singular
- belghe applies to part: feminine singular
- belzi applies to part: masculine plural
- belghi applies to part: masculine plural
- بلجيكي applies to part: masculine singular
- بلجيكية applies to part: feminine singular
- بلجيكيين applies to part: masculine plural
- بلجيكيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Beilgeach
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- Belgierinnen applies to part: feminine plural
- Geoshape
- Data:Belgium.map
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 51.5051°N, 4.7739°E
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 50.3358°N, 6.4074°E
- Total fertility rate
- 1.75(2014)
- 1.75(2013)
- 1.79(2012)
- 1.81(2011)
- 1.86(2010)
- 1.84(2009)
- 1.85(2008)
- 1.82(2007)
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- 1.8(2006)
- 1.76(2005)
- 1.72(2004)
- 1.67(2003)
- 1.65(2002)
- 1.67(2001)
- 1.67(2000)
- 1.62(1999)
- Compulsory education (minimum age)
- 6 years old
- Retirement age
- 65 years old(until 2025)
- 66 years old(2025–2030)
- 67 years old(since 2030)
- Marriageable age
- 18 years old applies to part: all genders
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Member of
- European Union(since 1957) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- United Nations(since 1945) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- NATO(since 1949) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Council of Europe reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Benelux reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- European Space Agency reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- World Trade Organization reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
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- European Air Transport Command reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
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- Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Dutch Language Union reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- European Southern Observatory(since 1962) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(since 1973) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1945) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- International Development Association(since 1964) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- International Finance Corporation(since 1956) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1992) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1970) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- African Development Bank reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Asian Development Bank(since 1966) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Australia Group(since 1985) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- European Payments Union reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Eurocontrol(since 1960) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Treaty on Open Skies reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Missile Technology Control Regime(since 1990) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
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- Interpol(since 1923) subject has role: founding member · reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
2
Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Europe/BELGIUMRetrieved 2022-10-21
- Nuclear Suppliers Group reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/belgiumRetrieved 2022-10-29
- Movement Coordination Centre Europe reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
Sources- 1.mcce-mil.com/wp-content/uploads/glance/MCCE-AT-A-Glance-September-2017.pdfRetrieved 2017-12-08
- Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- International Hydrographic Organization reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
Sources- 1.iho.int/srv1/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=452&lang=enRetrieved 2017-12-08
- International Energy Agency reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- UNESCO(since 1946) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Group on Earth Observations reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Universal Postal Union(since 1875) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=42Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1866) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- Schengen Area(since 1995) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility(since 2001) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1970) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- Visa Waiver Program(since 1991) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1951) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- World Health Organization reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
- Antarctic Treaty System reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- World Customs Organization(since 1952) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance(since 2005) reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
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- CERN Council reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
1
Sources- 1.“Council - Composition as from January 2025 | CERN Council”council.web.cern.ch/en/content/council-composition-january-2025Retrieved 2025-01-09
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- European Economic Area reason for preferred rank: currently valid value
- European Coal and Steel Community(1951–2002)
- Allies of the First World War
- Unemployment rate
- 5.55%(2020)
- 5.36%(2019)
- 5.95%(2018)
- 7.09%(2017)
- 7.83%(2016)
- 8.48%(2015)
- 8%(2014)
- 8.52%(2014)
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- 8.43%(2013)
- 7.54%(2012)
- 7.14%(2011)
- 8.29%(2010)
- 7.91%(2009)
- 6.98%(2008)
- 7.46%(2007)
- 8.25%(2006)
- 8.44%(2005)
- 7.36%(2004)
- 7.68%(2003)
- 6.91%(2002)
- 6.18%(2001)
- 6.59%(2000)
- 8.65%(1999)
- 9.32%(1998)
- 8.96%(1997)
- 9.48%(1996)
- 9.34%(1995)
- 9.65%(1994)
- 8.08%(1993)
- 6.7%(1992)
- 6.99%(1991)
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Life expectancy
- 81.69 years(2022)
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Sources- 1.“Sterftetafels en levensverwachting | Statbel”statbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2023-09-01
- 81.65 years(2021)
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Sources- 1.“Sterftetafels en levensverwachting | Statbel”statbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2023-09-01
- 80.79 years(2020)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2022-03-04
- 81.83 years(2019)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2022-03-04
- 81.48 years(2018)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2022-03-04
- 81.36 years(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2022-03-04
- 80.26 years(2016)
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Sources- 1.Stated in Statbelstatbel.fgov.be/nl/themas/bevolking/sterfte-en-levensverwachting/sterftetafels-en-levensverwachting#panel-12Retrieved 2022-03-04
- 80.9927 years(2015)
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- 81.2878 years(2014)
- 80.5878 years(2013)
- 80.3854 years(2012)
- 80.5854 years(2011)
- 80.1829 years(2010)
- 80.0342 years(2009)
- 79.6805 years(2008)
- 79.7829 years(2007)
- 79.3805 years(2006)
- 78.9805 years(2005)
- 78.8781 years(2004)
- 78.1293 years(2003)
- 78.0756 years(2002)
- 77.9732 years(2001)
- 77.722 years(2000)
- 77.6195 years(1999)
- 81.69 years(2022)
- Shares border with
- Germany statement is subject of: Belgium–Germany border
- Luxembourg statement is subject of: Belgium–Luxembourg border
- France statement is subject of: Belgium–France border · located in: Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- Netherlands statement is subject of: Belgium–Netherlands border
- Neutral Moresnet(1830–1920)
- Nazi Germany
- United Kingdom
- Highest point
- Signal de Botrange elevation: 694 m
- Water as percent of area
- 0.8%
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Sources- 1.en.worldstat.info/World/List_of_countries_by_Water_surface_(percentage_of_total_area)Retrieved 2016-08-02
- 0.8%
- Driving side
- right
1
Sources- 1.“Worldwide Driving Orientation by Country”chartsbin.com/view/edrRetrieved 2023-12-31
- right
- Lowest point
- De Moeren elevation: -4 m
- Motto text
- Eendracht maakt macht
- L’union fait la force
- Einigkeit macht stark
- Strength lies in unity
- La unión hace la fuerza
- Undod sy'n creu cryfder
- La Unió fa la força
- The place to be
- Annual number of weddings
- 32,779(2020)
- 44,270(2019)
- 45,059(2018)
- 44,319(2017)
- 44,725(2016)
- 45,005(2015)
- 44,858(2014)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 50.6411°N, 4.6681°E
- Suicide rate
- 20.7(2016)
- 20.1(2015)
- 21.3(2010)
- 21.2(2005)
- 22.7(2000)
- Native label
- Koninkrijk België
- Royaume de Belgique
- Königreich Belgien
- GS1 country code
- 540-549
- Democracy Index
- 7.51(2021)
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- 7.51(2020)
1
- 7.64(2019)
1
- 7.78(2018)
1
- 7.78(2017)
1
- 7.77(2016)
1
- 7.93(2015)
1
- 7.93(2014)
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- 8.05(2013)
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- 8.05(2012)
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- 8.05(2011)
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- 8.05(2010)
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- 8.16(2008)
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- 8.15(2006)
1
- 7.51(2021)
- Poverty incidence
- 13.1(2020)
1
Sources- 1.“Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of population) - Belgium | Data”data.worldbank.org/indicator/SI.POV.NAHC?locations=BERetrieved 2023-02-12
- 14.1(2019)
- 14.8(2018)
- 13.1(2020)
- Different from
- Belgium criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: Belgium
- België criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: België
- Belgique criterion used: descriptive page and disambiguation page have to be in different items · applies to name of subject: Belgique
- Belgium
- Belgium
- Maximum temperature record
- 41.8°C(July 25, 2019) location: Begijnendijk
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Sources- 1.“Zo uitzonderlijk was het gisteren: 41,8 graden in Begijnendijk, vandaag wat minder warm en kans op onweer”vrtnws.be/p.je8J4yywwRetrieved 2022-07-21
- 41.8°C(July 25, 2019) location: Begijnendijk
- Public holiday
- New Year's Day
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Easter
1
Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Easter Monday
1
Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Feast of the Ascension
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Pentecost
1
Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Whit Monday
1
Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Belgian National Day day in year for periodic occurrence: July 21
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Assumption of Mary
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
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- All Saints' Day day in year for periodic occurrence: November 1
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Armistice Day day in year for periodic occurrence: November 11
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Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- Christmas Day
1
Sources- 1.“Nationale feestdagen in België”belgium.be/nl/over_belgie/land/belgie_in_een_notendop/feestdagenRetrieved 2022-07-30
- New Year's Day
- Carbon footprint
- 104M tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent(2019)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in Fossil CO2 emissions of all world countries - 2020 ReportRetrieved 2022-07-30
- 105M tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent(2018)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in Fossil CO2 emissions of all world countries - 2020 ReportRetrieved 2022-07-30
- 119M tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent(2005)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in Fossil CO2 emissions of all world countries - 2020 ReportRetrieved 2022-07-30
- 116M tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent(1990)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in Fossil CO2 emissions of all world countries - 2020 ReportRetrieved 2022-07-30
- 104M tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent(2019)
- Minimum temperature record
- -30.1°C(January 20, 1940) location: Rochefort
1
Sources- 1.“Welk is de koudste en de warmste plaats in België?”frankdeboosere.be/vragen/vraag53.phpRetrieved 2022-07-30
- -30.1°C(January 20, 1940) location: Rochefort
- Human Development Index
- 0.937(2021)
- 0.928(2020)
- 0.936(2019)
- 0.933(2018)
- 0.931(2017)
- 0.927(2016)
- 0.924(2015)
- 0.921(2014)
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- 0.916(2013)
- 0.915(2012)
- 0.914(2011)
- 0.912(2010)
- 0.91(2009)
- 0.908(2008)
- 0.908(2007)
- 0.905(2006)
- 0.902(2005)
- 0.9(2004)
- 0.895(2003)
- 0.892(2002)
- 0.89(2001)
- 0.887(2000)
- 0.882(1999)
- 0.878(1998)
- 0.876(1997)
- 0.871(1996)
- 0.865(1995)
- 0.858(1994)
- 0.85(1993)
- 0.835(1992)
- 0.819(1991)
- 0.816(1990)
- VAT rate
- 21%
1
Sources- 1.“Basistarieven van de btw”belgium.be/nl/belastingen/btw/tarievenRetrieved 2022-10-03
- 0% applies to part: periodical
1
Sources- 1.“Basistarieven van de btw”belgium.be/nl/belastingen/btw/tarievenRetrieved 2022-10-03
- 6% applies to part: food, water
1
Sources- 1.“Basistarieven van de btw”belgium.be/nl/belastingen/btw/tarievenRetrieved 2022-10-03
- 12% applies to part: catering, low-income housing
1
Sources- 1.“Basistarieven van de btw”belgium.be/nl/belastingen/btw/tarievenRetrieved 2022-10-03
- 21%
- Hashtag
- Belgium
- Gini coefficient
- 27.2(2020)
- Happy Planet Index score
- 42.5(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.874(2021)
- 0.867(2020)
- 0.865(2019)
- 0.861(2018)
- 0.86(2017)
- 0.852(2016)
- 0.85(2015)
- 0.843(2014)
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- 0.843(2013)
- 0.836(2012)
- 0.836(2011)
- 0.84(2010)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00 valid in period: standard time
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- UTC+02:00 valid in period: daylight saving time
- Central European Time valid in period: standard time
- Central European Summer Time valid in period: daylight saving time
- Europe/Brussels
- UTC+01:00 valid in period: standard time
- Birth rate
- 9.8(2022)
- 10.2(2021)
- 9.9(2020)
- 10.2(2019)
- Male population
- 5,774,066(2022)
- 5,722,387(2021)
- 5,695,855(2020)
- 5,667,234(2019)
- Death rate
- 10(2022)
- 9.7(2021)
- 11(2020)
- 9.5(2019)
- Rural population
- 215,837(2022)
- 218,168(2021)
- 221,657(2020)
- 225,069(2019)
- Female population
- 5,911,748(2022)
- 5,863,808(2021)
- 5,842,749(2020)
- 5,821,746(2019)
- Urban population
- 11.5M(2022)
- 11.4M(2021)
- 11.3M(2020)
- 11.3M(2019)
- Number of seats in assembly
- 22(since 2024) legislative body: European Parliament
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274 identifiers linking Belgium across the web's reference databases
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