Belgium vs Portugal: School-age population
Belgium
365,133
in 2024
Portugal
267,995
in 2024
Belgium rank
31st
Portugal rank
34th
School-age population over time
- Belgium
- Portugal
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 365,133 against 267,995 in Portugal, a difference of 97,138.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 31st and Portugal ranks 34th of 72 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 350,311 | 329,631 | 20,681 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 388,104 | 287,840 | 100,264 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 371,659 | 263,061 | 108,597 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school-age population, Belgium or Portugal?
- Belgium, at 365,133 against 267,995 in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school-age population between Belgium and Portugal?
- 97,138, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Portugal?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Portugal rank globally for school-age population?
- Belgium ranks 31st and Portugal ranks 34th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as School-age population (pre-primary level). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.