Laeken poverty indicators in 2021
In 2021 the households of two adults with three or more dependent children had the highest risk of poverty
04 Oct 2024
Population 1 826 247 Number of persons 31.12.2023 estimated data
Poverty rate 22.9 % 2022
Average monthly gross wage 64 634 denars 02.2025
Average monthly net wage 43 053 denars 02.2025
In 2021 the households of two adults with three or more dependent children had the highest risk of poverty
04 Oct 2024
In 2023, 69 990 people were recipients of social welfare
26 Aug 2024
In 2023/2024, the number of pupils and students accommodated in dormitories and boarding schools decreased by 2% compared to 2022/2023
23 Jul 2024
In the academic year 2023/2024 the largest number of students, 12 982, are enrolled in the field of health and social protection
03 Jul 2024
The natural increase is negative in the urban areas and in the rural areas, 2023.
28 Jun 2024
In 2023 there were 412 violent deaths, which is a decrease of 15.2%, compared to the previous year.
20 Jun 2024
In 2023, there were 20 187 deaths
18 Jun 2024
In 2023, the number of live births decreased by 7.4% compared to 2022
11 Jun 2024
The number of children in care and education institutions increased by 5.2% in 2023 compared to 2022
11 Jun 2024
In 2023 compared to 2022 were registered 1.6% less marriages and 9.4% more divorces
03 Jun 2024