Belgium vs Netherlands: Police officers

Belgium
38,718 Number
in 2007
Netherlands
35,363 Number
in 2007
Belgium rank
12th
Netherlands rank
13th

Police officers over time

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 38,718 Number against 35,363 Number in Netherlands, a difference of 3,355 Number.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 12th and Netherlands ranks 13th of 33 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
1990s 35,922 Number 31,823 Number 4,099 Number Belgium
2000s 37,691 Number 35,649 Number 2,042 Number Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher police officers, Belgium or Netherlands?
Belgium, at 38,718 Number against 35,363 Number in Netherlands as of 2007.
What is the difference in police officers between Belgium and Netherlands?
3,355 Number, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
12 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2007.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for police officers?
Belgium ranks 12th and Netherlands ranks 13th of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Police officers (1993-2007). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Police officers (1993-2007)
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 447 data points, 1993–2007
Last refreshed