Belgium vs United Kingdom
Every indicator for Belgium and United Kingdom side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | United Kingdom | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 69,487,000 | −82.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 4,003 | −81.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 57,602 | +5.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 243,610 | −87.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 285 | +36.4% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 95.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 4.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 3.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 83.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 81,763 | −89.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 2.28 | −43.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 5.25 | −55.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 1,177 | −39.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 153,000 | −84.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 2.2 | −8.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.45 | +4.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to United Kingdom; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 9.5 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- United Kingdom's military expenditure (2024) (81,763) is about 9.5 times Belgium's (8,562).
- United Kingdom's area (243,610) is about 7.9 times Belgium's (30,689).
- United Kingdom's armed forces personnel (2020) (153,000) is about 6.4 times Belgium's (24,000).
- United Kingdom's population (2025) (69,487,000) is about 5.8 times Belgium's (11,941,781).
- United Kingdom's gdp (nominal) (4,003) is about 5.5 times Belgium's (725).
Frequently asked questions
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