Only 22% of Brussels residents are white
Only 22% of Brussels' population is Belgian, a figure that has plummeted since 1950. We analyze the demographic context.
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The claim that Brussels has a 22% white Belgian population and that it has fallen from 97% in 1950 is a figure that warrants analysis.
## The demographic weight in the European capital
A recent publication points out that **Brussels** has only **22%** Belgian population, presenting it as an alarming figure. This number, if taken as a reference to the population of Belgian origin, represents a radical change compared to the mid-20th century. In **1950**, it is estimated that the percentage of Belgians in the capital was around **97%**. This figure underscores a profound demographic transformation in the city in just over seventy years.
## A melting pot of cultures
The composition of **Brussels** has evolved significantly. The city, home to major European institutions, attracts people from all over the world. This diversity is reflected in its social and cultural fabric, making it an international meeting point. The figure of **22%** native Belgians, compared to **97%** in **1950**, is not just a number, but the reflection of decades of immigration and global mobility that have reshaped the identity of the city.
## The demographic weight in the European capital
A recent publication points out that **Brussels** has only **22%** Belgian population, presenting it as an alarming figure. This number, if taken as a reference to the population of Belgian origin, represents a radical change compared to the mid-20th century. In **1950**, it is estimated that the percentage of Belgians in the capital was around **97%**. This figure underscores a profound demographic transformation in the city in just over seventy years.
## A melting pot of cultures
The composition of **Brussels** has evolved significantly. The city, home to major European institutions, attracts people from all over the world. This diversity is reflected in its social and cultural fabric, making it an international meeting point. The figure of **22%** native Belgians, compared to **97%** in **1950**, is not just a number, but the reflection of decades of immigration and global mobility that have reshaped the identity of the city.
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