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Netherlands
17,092,592
Population nowvs
Belgium
11,341,006
Population nowAs of 2026, Netherlands has a population of about 17,092,592 while Belgium has about 11,341,006 — a difference of 5,751,586 people. Belgium is growing faster (-0.1% per year).
| Netherlands | Metric | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| -0.1% | Growth rate / yr | -0.1% |
| 9.5 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 9.5 |
| 10.5 | Death rate / 1,000 | 10.5 |
| 411.6 | Density / km² | 371.6 |
| 49.0% | Male % | 49.0% |
| 99.0% | Literacy % | 99.0% |
| 22.0% | Smoking % | 22.0% |
| 78.3 | Life expectancy | 77.8 |