Belgium vs Netherlands: Population in private: quarterly data … quarterly data degree
Belgium
8,770
in 2026
Netherlands
13,447
in 2026
Belgium rank
13th
Netherlands rank
12th
Population in private: quarterly data … quarterly data degree over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 13,447 against 8,770 in Belgium, a difference of 4,677.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.5 times Belgium's.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th of 47 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,687 | 11,793 | 4,106 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 7,846 | 12,184 | 4,337 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 8,311 | 12,724 | 4,412 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 8,667 | 13,322 | 4,656 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in private households by degree of urbanisation and labour, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 13,447 against 8,770 in Belgium as of 2026.
- What is the difference in population in private households by degree of urbanisation and labour between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 4,677, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for population in private households by degree of urbanisation and labour?
- Belgium ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 12th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Population in private households by degree of urbanisation and labour status - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.