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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Belgium’s population is 29% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 2,680,628.
Austria’s surface area is 173% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 53,190 km².
Belgium’s population density is 253% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 277 /km².
Belgium’s nominal GDP is 26% larger than that of Austria, a difference of $136.58 billion.
Austria’s GDP per capita is 2.9% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of $1,654.
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Vienna
Brussels
9,177,982
11,858,610
83,879 km²
30,689 km²
109 /km²
386 /km²
$534.79 billion · 2024
$671.37 billion · 2024
$58,269 · 2024
$56,615 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Austrian
Belgian
+43
+32
.at
.be
AT / AUT
BE / BEL
Europe/Vienna
Europe/Brussels
Österreich
België
| Measure | Austria | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vienna | Brussels |
| Population | 9,177,982 | 11,858,610 |
| Surface area | 83,879 km² | 30,689 km² |
| Population density | 109 /km² | 386 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $534.79 billion · 2024 | $671.37 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $58,269 · 2024 | $56,615 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Austrian | Belgian |
| Phone code | +43 | +32 |
| Internet domain | .at | .be |
| ISO codes | AT / AUT | BE / BEL |
| Time zone | Europe/Vienna | Europe/Brussels |
| Native name | Österreich | België |
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Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.
Full Austria profile →Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
Full Belgium profile →The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.
Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².
Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.
Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.
Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Austria is Österreich.
People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.
The international dialing code for Austria is +43.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.
Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Belgium is België.
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.