Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2022
Capital
Brussels
Surface Area
30,688 km2
Population 2021
11,507,163
Density 2021
375 habitants/km2
Political System
Federal constitutional monarchy with parliamentary system
Head of State Since July 21 2013
King Philippe
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– THE BELGIAN CONSTITUTION
https://www.senate.be/doc/20220714_CONSTITUTION.pdf
Art. 26
Belgians have the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, in conformity with the laws which may regulate the exercise of this right, without however subjecting it to prior authorization.
This provision does not apply to open-air gatherings, which remain entirely subject to police laws.
Art. 27
Belgians have the right to associate; this right may not be subject to any preventive measures.
– Law on non-profit associations, international non-profit associations and foundations
UN: accession 12/27/1945
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: 10/12/1968,
Ratification/Accession: Ratification 04/21/1983
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: 10/12/1968, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 21/04/1983
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: 26/01/1990, Ratification/Adhesion: Ratification 16/12/1991
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO : Member since 1946
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: 17/07/1980, Ratification/Adhesion : Ratification 10/07/1985
Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions: Ratification 9/08/2013
Currency: Euro
EU member country: January 1, 1958
CoE (Council of Europe): May 5, 1949
Schengen area: member of the Schengen area since March 26, 1995
European Convention on Human Rights: Ratification 1955
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union: N/A
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2022
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2020
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
#
Net Enrollment Rate
(% population)
2015
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2021
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2021
Happiness Index /10
2022
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
2020
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
Regular violations of rights
2022
HDI
2021
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