Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) in Belgium
Belgium: Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) was 271,665 in 2012. ▬ Flat
Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Belgium, 2000–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Belgium is 271,665, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Belgium peaked at 303,657 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 271,665, in 2012.
That places Belgium 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 275,962 | — |
| 2001 | 287,084 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 290,901 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 290,827 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 284,404 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 303,657 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 298,752 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 290,929 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 290,591 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 293,842 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 288,887 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 275,508 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 271,665 | -1.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 271,665 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 268,026, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 271,665 is above the median for high income countries, which is 268,026, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 290,695 | 275,962 | 303,657 | 10 |
| 2010s | 278,687 | 271,665 | 288,887 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.32 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.34 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 137,795 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Belgium?
- Students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Belgium was 271,665 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 303,657 in 2005.
- What is the lowest students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 271,665 in 2012.
- How does Belgium rank for students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied?
- Belgium ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2012.
- Is students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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