Total sample population in Belgium
Belgium: Total sample population was 11.27 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population in Belgium, 1985–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 11.27 million for total sample population in 2016. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population in Belgium peaked at 11.27 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9,858, in 1985.
Belgium ranks 56th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total sample population in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9,858 | — |
| 1986 | 9,859 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 9,865 | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 9,875 | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 9,928 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 9,979 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 10,022 | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 10,068 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 10,101 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 10,131 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 10,143 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 10,170 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 10,192 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 10,214 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 10,239 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 10,263 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 10,310 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 10,356 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 10.43 million | +100638.7% |
| 2005 | 10.37 million | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 10.43 million | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 10.48 million | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 10.55 million | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 10.63 million | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 10.73 million | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 10.83 million | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 10.97 million | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 11.02 million | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 11.07 million | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 11.27 million | +1.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 11.27 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.88 million, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 11.27 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.79 million, 1.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +100638.7% | 10,356 | 10.43 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,877 | 9,858 | 9,928 | 5 |
| 1990s | 10,113 | 9,979 | 10,214 | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.29 million | 10,239 | 10.63 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.98 million | 10.73 million | 11.27 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total sample population in Belgium?
- Total sample population in Belgium was 11.27 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 11.27 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest total sample population recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,858 in 1985.
- How does Belgium rank for total sample population?
- Belgium ranks 56th out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total sample population rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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