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Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad in figures

A profile of Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad was 1.27 million in 2025, up 0.6% from 2024, and the highest of 44 areas in Belgium.

Population1.27 million2025Up 0.6% from 2024The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
Natural change rate4.3 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Unchanged from 2023The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
Median age36.1 years2025Up 0.1 years from 2024The lowest of 44 areas in Belgium
Population aged 65 and over13%2025Up 0.1 percentage points from 2024
Population density7,827.4 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.7% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,8302024Compared with 5,730 in 2023
900K1M1.1M1.2M1.3M20012005200920132017202120252001: 964,405 persons2002: 978,384 persons2003: 992,041 persons2004: 999,899 persons2005: 1,006,749 persons2006: 1,018,804 persons2007: 1,031,215 persons2008: 1,048,491 persons2009: 1,068,532 persons2010: 1,089,538 persons2011: 1,136,778 persons2012: 1,151,317 persons2013: 1,165,208 persons2014: 1,172,751 persons2015: 1,184,101 persons2016: 1,201,285 persons2017: 1,199,095 persons2018: 1,205,492 persons2019: 1,215,289 persons2020: 1,223,364 persons2021: 1,226,329 persons2022: 1,228,655 persons2023: 1,253,178 persons2024: 1,264,371 persons2025: 1,271,709 persons900K1M1.1M1.2M1.3M2001201020252001: 964,405 persons2002: 978,384 persons2003: 992,041 persons2004: 999,899 persons2005: 1,006,749 persons2006: 1,018,804 persons2007: 1,031,215 persons2008: 1,048,491 persons2009: 1,068,532 persons2010: 1,089,538 persons2011: 1,136,778 persons2012: 1,151,317 persons2013: 1,165,208 persons2014: 1,172,751 persons2015: 1,184,101 persons2016: 1,201,285 persons2017: 1,199,095 persons2018: 1,205,492 persons2019: 1,215,289 persons2020: 1,223,364 persons2021: 1,226,329 persons2022: 1,228,655 persons2023: 1,253,178 persons2024: 1,264,371 persons2025: 1,271,709 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad was €108.15 billion (provisional) in 2024, up 4.4% from 2023, and the highest of 44 areas in Belgium.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€108.15 billion2024, provisionalUp 4.4% from 2023The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
GDP per capita€85,3002024, provisionalUp 3.6% from 2023The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)190%2024, provisionalUnchanged from 2023The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
40K60K80K100K120K2003200720112015201920242003: 54,681 EUR million2004: 57,619 EUR million2005: 59,501 EUR million2006: 62,125 EUR million2007: 64,605 EUR million2008: 65,376 EUR million2009: 65,449 EUR million2010: 68,356 EUR million2011: 70,768 EUR million2012: 73,024 EUR million2013: 73,316 EUR million2014: 75,628 EUR million2015: 78,054 EUR million2016: 79,186 EUR million2017: 81,786 EUR million2018: 83,416 EUR million2019: 87,370 EUR million2020: 83,322 EUR million2021: 89,495 EUR million2022: 96,651 EUR million2023: 103,569 EUR million2024: 108,153 EUR million40K60K80K100K120K2003201120242003: 54,681 EUR million2004: 57,619 EUR million2005: 59,501 EUR million2006: 62,125 EUR million2007: 64,605 EUR million2008: 65,376 EUR million2009: 65,449 EUR million2010: 68,356 EUR million2011: 70,768 EUR million2012: 73,024 EUR million2013: 73,316 EUR million2014: 75,628 EUR million2015: 78,054 EUR million2016: 79,186 EUR million2017: 81,786 EUR million2018: 83,416 EUR million2019: 87,370 EUR million2020: 83,322 EUR million2021: 89,495 EUR million2022: 96,651 EUR million2023: 103,569 EUR million2024: 108,153 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2003 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad were 7.42 million in 2025, up 0.7% from 2024, and the highest of 44 areas in Belgium.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation7.42 million2025Up 0.7% from 2024The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)5.82 million2025Up 1.5% from 2024
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms2.28 million2025Down 1.3% from 2024The highest of 44 areas in Belgium
02M4M6M8M2020202120222023202420252020: 1,782,873 count2021: 2,370,936 count2022: 6,220,792 count2023: 7,127,123 count2024: 7,372,971 count2025: 7,423,076 count02M4M6M8M2020202220252020: 1,782,873 count2021: 2,370,936 count2022: 6,220,792 count2023: 7,127,123 count2024: 7,372,971 count2025: 7,423,076 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2020 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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