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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Netherlands’ population is 52% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 6,134,875.
The Netherlands’ surface area is 35% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 10,851 km².
The Netherlands’ population density is 12% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of 46.7 /km².
The Netherlands’ nominal GDP is 81% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $543.56 billion.
The Netherlands’ GDP per capita is 19% higher than that of Belgium, a difference of $10,906.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
11,858,610
17,993,485
30,689 km²
41,540 km²
386 /km²
433 /km²
$671.37 billion · 2024
$1.21 trillion · 2024
$56,615 · 2024
$67,520 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Belgian
Dutch, Netherlandic
+32
+31
.be
.nl
BE / BEL
NL / NLD
Europe/Brussels
Europe/Amsterdam
België
Nederland
| Measure | Belgium | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brussels | Amsterdam |
| Population | 11,858,610 | 17,993,485 |
| Surface area | 30,689 km² | 41,540 km² |
| Population density | 386 /km² | 433 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $671.37 billion · 2024 | $1.21 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,615 · 2024 | $67,520 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Belgian | Dutch, Netherlandic |
| Phone code | +32 | +31 |
| Internet domain | .be | .nl |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL | NL / NLD |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Native name | België | Nederland |
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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 Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.
Full Netherlands profile →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.
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
Netherlands has a recorded population of approximately 17,993,485 people.
Netherlands covers an area of about 41,540 km².
Netherlands has a population density of roughly 433 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Netherlands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.21 trillion as of 2024.
Netherlands has a GDP per capita of approximately $67,520.
Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Netherlands is Nederland.
People from Netherlands are referred to as Dutch, Netherlandic.
The international dialing code for Netherlands is +31.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Netherlands is .nl.
Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.