| Official name | Kingdom of Belgium |
| Date established | 21 July 1831 (independence) |
| Region | Europe — Western Europe |
| Capital city | Brussels |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~11.8 million |
| Area | 30,689 km² |
| Density | ~384/km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Official language(s) | Dutch, French, German |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) |
| Calling code | +32 |
| Major religions | Christianity (Catholic tradition, secularism high) |
| Emergency – Police | 101 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 112 |
| National symbol | Lion of Belgium |
| National flower | Red poppy |
| National animal | Lion (symbolic) |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~99% |
| Human Development Index | 0.937 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$731 billion |
| Major industry | Chemicals, machinery, transport, services |
| National festival | National Day — 21 July |
| Climate | Temperate maritime; cool summers, mild winters |
