Deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium

Belgium: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
65th
of 76 countries
All-time high
6
in 2018
All-time low
1
in 2016
Years of data
6
2016–2024

Deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium, 2016–2024

1234562016202020242016: 12017: 22018: 62019: 22022: 12024: 2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium stood at 2.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium peaked at 6 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2016.

That places Belgium 65th out of 76 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium, 2016 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2016 1 —
2017 2 +100.0%
2018 6 +200.0%
2019 2 -66.7%
2022 1 -50.0%
2024 2 +100.0%

Belgium compared with similar countries

  • Belgium's 2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 27% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
  • Belgium's 2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 22% of the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.75 1 6 4
2020s 1.5 1 2 2

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 65 Honduras 2 compare
  2. 65 Kenya 2 compare
  3. 65 Malaysia 2 compare
  4. 65 Netherlands 2 compare

See the full ranking of 76 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium?
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Belgium was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 6 in 2018.
What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2016.
How does Belgium rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
Belgium ranks 65th out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. 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 Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths and disappearances during migration
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
76 places, 671 data points, 2014–2025
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