Belgium
- Population 2026
- 11.9 million
- Migrant share 2026
- 36.6 %
- Earliest tipping point
- 2044
Status quo
In Belgium, the migrant population accounts for 36.6% of the population in 2026 and exceeds 50% in 2044 if current demographic trends continue. The calculation follows Statbel's origin classification, which includes non-Belgians and Belgians with a foreign background, including people with one foreign-background parent. Explore the remigration scenario.
Remigration
Under the defined remigration scenario, Belgium's migrant share falls below 5% in 2099. In the dashboard, this threshold serves as the Institute's orientation point for demographic normalisation and harmonisation.