Urban population as a share of total population

98.2 (%) in 2023

In 2023, urban population for Belgium was 98.2 %. Urban population of Belgium increased from 94.4 % in 1974 to 98.2 % in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 0.08%.

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Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.

Date Value Change, %
2023 98.2 0.04%
2022 98.2 0.04%
2021 98.1 0.04%
2020 98.1 0.04%
2019 98.0 0.04%
2018 98.0 0.04%
2017 98.0 0.04%
2016 97.9 0.04%
2015 97.9 0.04%
2014 97.8 0.04%
2013 97.8 0.05%
2012 97.7