Belgium has one of the highest urbanization rates globally, starting from in 1990. By 2000, it had reached , reflecting Belgium’s highly urbanized structure where a majority of the population resides in metropolitan areas such as Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. The steady increase continued over the years, reaching in 2017. Belgium’s stable economic growth, high living standards, and well-developed infrastructure have supported this trend. In 2023, the urbanization rate stood at , indicative of Belgium’s largely urban population and limited rural areas, a result of the country's compact geography and robust urban planning.
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