Belgium

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 11.9M (2025). World rank 81 of 216; in Europe, 11 of 48. Area: 30,528 km². World rank 141 of 249; in Europe, 33 of 52. GDP per person: $60,750 (2025). World rank 21 of 210 (1 = best); in Europe, 14 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 11.3M → 11.9M, GDP $461B → $725.5B, and GDP per person $40,894 → $60,750.

State

Official name: Kingdom of Belgium
Local name: Belgien
Capital: Brussels
Region: Europe
Form of government: Federal parliamentary monarchy
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 11,941,781 2025
Area: 30,528 km²
GDP: $725.5B 2025
GDP per person: $60,750 2025
Life expectancy: 82.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: German, French, Dutch
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +32
Emergency numbers: 100, 101, 102, 112
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E
Mains voltage: 230 V