Net migration of 44,536 persons in 2017

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Net migration of 44,536 persons in 2017

In 2017, 163,918 persons have immigrated to Belgium via administrative channels, while 119,382 persons have emigrated. Net migration (= the difference between international immigrations and emigrations) amounted to 44,536 persons and contributed for more than 4/5 to the resident population increase in Belgium.