Belgium vs Canada
Every indicator for Belgium and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Belgium | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,941,781 | 41,651,653 | −71.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 725 | 2,320 | −68.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,750 | 55,698 | +9.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 30,689 | 15,634,410 | −99.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 389 | 3 | +14,506.1% |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.9 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 8,562 | 29,347 | −70.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.28 | 1.31 | −2.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.36 | 3.08 | −23.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 717 | 705 | +1.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 24,000 | 72,000 | −66.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.0 | 1.7 | +16.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.47 | 0.35 | +34.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Belgium relative to Canada; a positive value favors Belgium. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Belgium is 71.3% lower than Canada.
- On gdp (nominal), Belgium is 68.8% lower than Canada.
- On gdp per capita, Belgium is 9.1% higher than Canada.
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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