Europe
Belgium: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Belgium: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Brussels
- Population
- 11.9 million
- Area
- 30,528 km²
- Currency
- Euro (€)
#82 by population · #137 by area · #22 economy in the world · #21 by population density
Population and society
Population of be, 1960–2025. From 9.2 million in 1960 to 11.9 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 389 per km² (rank 21 of 194)
- Urban population
- 87.7% (2025)
- Under 15
- 15.7% (2025)
- Over 65
- 21% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.44 (2024)
- Internet users
- 95.8% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $725.5B (rank 22 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 5.9% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2.5% (2025)
- Forests
- 22% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 7.3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -3 m (De Moeren)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- The Brabançonne (La Brabançonne)
- Official name
- Königreich Belgien · Royaume de Belgique · Koninkrijk België
- Motto
- L’union fait la force (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Sodacan, with some elements by Katepan…).
Practical facts
- Official languages
- German, French, and Dutch
- Calling code
- +32
- Internet domain
- .be
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1, with summer time
- Demonym
- Belgian
Geography
- Continent
- Europe
- Neighbouring countries
- France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
- Highest point
- Signal de Botrange (694 m)
- Largest city
- Brussels, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary monarchy · Federal state
- Independence from
- Netherlands (1830)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $60,750 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.951 (rank 10 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Brussels | — | 1,255,795 (2025) | 161 |
 | Flanders (Flemish Region) | Brussels | 6,864,766 (2025) | 13,522 |
 | Wallonia | Namur | 3,704,990 (2025) | 16,844 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Belgium · 1830–1831- Belgium · 1831–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
How many people live in Belgium?
11.9 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Belgium?
Euro
What are the official languages of Belgium?
German, French, and Dutch
What is the calling code of Belgium?
+32
Which countries border Belgium?
France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Netherlands
What is the highest point of Belgium?
Signal de Botrange (694 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.