Annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium

Belgium: Annual death rates in different age groups was 3.34 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.34
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
195th
of 229 countries
All-time high
213.09
in 1865
All-time low
2.98
in 2021
Years of data
178
1841–2023

Annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium, 1841–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium is 3.34, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium peaked at 213.09 in 1865 and was at its lowest, 2.98, in 2021.

Belgium ranks 195th of 229 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1840s 170.76 154.6 196.73 9
1850s 172.02 153.92 194.27 10
1860s 172.64 143.51 213.09 10
1870s 161.78 123.55 188.5 10
1880s 183.43 164.98 209.79 10
1890s 187.27 167.47 199.8 10
1900s 169.97 152.59 197.91 10
1910s 154.82 139.13 188.85 5
1920s 111.87 100.24 133.76 10
1930s 91.96 84.57 108.23 10
1940s 83.22 58.83 107.21 10
1950s 42.22 31.14 54.96 10
1960s 25.67 21.59 31.47 10
1970s 16.67 12.45 21.54 10
1980s 10.24 8.62 12.28 10
1990s 6.71 4.9 8.4 10
2000s 4.1 3.47 4.87 10
2010s 3.49 3.16 3.76 10
2020s 3.24 2.98 3.45 4

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 192 Croatia 3.51 compare
  2. 193 France 3.51 compare
  3. 194 Netherlands 3.4 compare
  4. 196 Greece 3.33 compare
  5. 197 Australia 3.2 compare
  6. 198 Hungary 3.2 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium?
Annual death rates in different age groups in Belgium was 3.34 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 213.09 in 1865.
What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 2.98 in 2021.
How does Belgium rank for annual death rates in different age groups?
Belgium ranks 195th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual death rates in different age groups rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual death rates in different age groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual death rates in different age groups
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 18,722 data points, 1751–2023
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