Belgium vs Czechia
Every indicator for Belgium and Czechia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Czechia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 10,886,878 | +9.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 391 | +85.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 35,917 | +69.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 80.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 78,871 | −61.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 138 | +181.9% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 43.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 87.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 2.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 72.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 6,525 | +31.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 1.92 | −33.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 4.32 | −45.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 599 | +19.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 27,000 | −11.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 2.5 | −19.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.51 | −7.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Czechia; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 9.7% higher than Czechia.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 85.4% higher than Czechia.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 69.1% higher than Czechia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI