Belgium
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Overview
Everything measured for this country, at a glance.
Current conditions
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Humidity 72% · Wind 5.66 m/s · Station Ixelles-Elsene
Belgium
BE
Brussels11 941 781 people30 689 km²EUR
RegionEurope & Central Asia
LanguagesDutch, French, German
Head of state Philippe of Belgium, Bart De Wever (head of government)
Background
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.
- Other disaster alertsDrought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ,
- Fires100 hotspots detected in the last 48 hours · peak brightness 355K
- Weather20°C — overcast clouds
Unemployment5.9%(2025)2020 — 2025
Life expectancy82.3(2025)2019 — 2024
GDP / capita$60 750(2025)2020 — 2025
Inflation2.47%(2025)2020 — 2025
Internet use95.8%(2025)2019 — 2024
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Right now
Live signals, mapped hazards, and what is happening now.
Fires10048 h
Earthquakes107 d
Other disaster alertsDrought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ,
World attention
- 5,999 readers a day (30-day average)
- −13 % against the previous 30 days
At a glance
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Ports · NGAAmsterdam
Ports · NGAAntwerpen
Ports · NGABoulogne-Sur-Mer
Ports · NGABruges
Ports · NGABruxelles
Ports · NGACalais
Ports · NGAColchester
Ports · NGADen Helder
Ports · NGADieppe
Ports · NGADordrecht
Ports · NGADover Harbor
Ports · NGADunkerque Port Est
Ports · NGADunkerque Port Ouest
Ports · NGAEuropoort
Ports · NGAFelixstowe
Ports · NGAFolkestone Harbour
Ports · NGAGhent
Ports · NGAGravelines
Ports · NGAGreat Yarmouth
Ports · NGAHansweert
Ports · NGAHarwich
Ports · NGAHoek Van Holland
Ports · NGAIjmuiden
Ports · NGAIpswich
Ports · NGALe Treport
Ports · NGALowestoft
Ports · NGAMaassluis
Ports · NGANieuwpoort
Ports · NGAOostende
Ports · NGAPort Of Rouen
Ports · NGARamsgate
Ports · NGARotterdam
Ports · NGASaint-Valery-Sur-Somme
Ports · NGAScheveningen
Ports · NGASchiedam
Ports · NGATerneuzen
Ports · NGAVlaardingen
Ports · NGAVlissingen
Ports · NGAWhitstable
Ports · NGAZaandam
OurAirportsBrussels Airport
OurAirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport
OurAirportsOstend-Bruges International Airport
OurAirportsZomergem Heliport
OurAirportsAalst Heliport
OurAirportsBrecht/Vochten Heliport
OurAirportsLint Heliport
OurAirportsNeerpelt/Tilburgs Heliport
OurAirportsCéroux-Mousty Balloon Field
OurAirportsIchtegem Heliport
OurAirportsLochristi Heliport
OurAirportsMontLégia CHC Heliport
OurAirportsMont-Godinne University Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsQueen Astrid Military Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsCamp King Albert Heliport
OurAirportsSankt Nikolaus Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsQueen Astrid Malmedy Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsDuffel Fire Station Heliport
OurAirportsArlon Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsFederal Road Police Brecht Heliport
OurAirportsCamp Général Bastin Heliport
OurAirportsPont d'Oye Heliport
OurAirportsFederal Road Police Antwerp Heliport
OurAirportsFederal Police Ghent Heliport
OurAirportsJessa Hospital Salvator Campus Heliport
OurAirportsDynali Factory Heliport
OurAirportsSaint-Jean Barracks Heliport
OurAirportsVivalia Princess Paola Hospital Heliport
OurAirportsElsenborn Air Base
OurAirportsLiège heliport
OurAirportsAalst Hospital Helistop
OurAirportsERQUELINNES DZ
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NASA DONKISolar flare C3.4
NASA DONKISolar flare C2.4
NASA DONKISolar flare C5.0
NASA DONKISolar flare C8.5
NASA DONKISolar flare M1.0
NASA DONKISolar flare C6.4
NASA DONKISolar flare C6.7
NASA DONKISolar flare M1.2
Signal map121
Legend
- Fires 100
- Earthquakes 10
- Aircraft 8
- Volcanoes 1
- Buoys 2
- Medium
- Low
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Money and work
Economic data and financial indicators.
GDP / capita$60 750USD
Inflation2.5%2025
Unemployment5.9%2025
Internet use95.8%2025
Life expectancy82.32025
Exchange rateSep 11, 2026
1 EUR = 1.1618USD
1 EUR = 10.8971MAD
1 EUR = 0.8593GBP
Economic outlook
GDP growth (2026)+0.7 %
Inflation (forecast) (2026)+2.8 %
Unemployment (forecast) (2026)6.2 %
Government debt / GDP (2026)109.2 %
Trade openness
Exports / GDP (2025)75.5 %
Imports / GDP (2025)77.5 %
Foreign investment / GDP (2025)-4.0 %
Companies
Crypto market
1 BTC = 66,819 EUR (+0.9 % / 24 h)
1 ETH = 2,157 EUR (+3.5 % / 24 h)
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Society & work
Social, demographic and labour-market indicators.
Population11 941 781people
Urban population87.7 %2025
Unemployment5.9%2025
Social indicators
Life expectancy83.7(2021)
Healthy life expectancy69.8(2021)
Infant mortality (per 1,000)3.1(2024)
Universal health coverage86.0/100(2023)
Education spending / GDP6.3 %(2022)
Inequality (Gini index)26.8(2023)
Access to electricity100.0 %(2024)
Doctors per 1,000 people3.6(2022)
Homicides per 100,000 people1.1(2021)
Military spending / GDP1.3 %(2024)
Gross enrolment — primary102.1 %(2023)
Gross enrolment — lower secondary161.1 %(2023)
Gross enrolment — upper secondary133.7 %(2023)
Completion rate — primary97.7 %(2021)
Completion rate — lower secondary95.4 %(2021)
Out-of-school — primary1.7 %(2023)
R&D expenditure / GDP3.27 %(2023)
Researchers per million (FTE)5,990(2023)
Demographics
Children per woman (2024)1.4
Life expectancy (2025)82.3
Employment by sector
- Employment in agriculture1.0%
- Employment in industry19.2%
- Employment in services79.8%
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Country data
Key indicators and general facts about the place.
Country data
Population11 941 781
Area30 689 km²
CapitalBrussels
RegionEurope & Central Asia
LanguagesDutch, French, German
CurrencyEUR
International connectivity5
Universities9
Emergency numbers4
- Emergencies (all services) — 112National numbers. Confirm with local authorities before travelling.
- Police — 101
- Ambulance — 100
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Sockets and voltage2
Places to see6
Travel advice (UK FCDO)6
- Latest updateUpdated information about emergency services in Belgium ('Getting help' page).
- Warnings and insuranceNational strike action Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause disruption. General strikes took place on 31 March, 29 April,14 Octo…
- Entry requirementsThis information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding…
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- Safety and securityTerrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and indivi…
- HealthBefore you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treat…
- Getting helpThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and…
Upcoming public holidays4
- AllerheiligenNovember 1 · All Saints' Day
- WapenstilstandNovember 11 · Armistice Day
- KerstdagDecember 25 · Christmas Day
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- Boxing DayDecember 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Traveller's guide1
- BelgiumA low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.
Live radio6
- Qmusic Belgiumdutch
- JOEdutch
- MNMdutch
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- VRT Radio 1dutch
- Studio Brusseldutch
- Willydutch
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Biodiversity
Animals and plants recorded in this country.
Animals
Most observed
Near extinction
Fish
Most observed
Near extinction
Plants
Most observed
Near extinction
GBIF observations; threat status from the IUCN Red List (CR / EN / VU). Not a complete inventory.
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Weather & environment
Weather and environmental conditions in the report.
Air quality
20AQI
Good · o3 · AQICN
UV index
2.4
Low · Pollen: grass 0 grains/m³
Space weather
2.67Kp
Quiet magnetic field
Sunrise & sunset
12h 58m of daylightSunrise05:10 AM
Sunset06:08 PM
Current conditions
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Humidity 72% · Wind 5.66 m/s · Station Ixelles-Elsene
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