Emigrants from Belgium: Where did they move to? 2020
0Belgium has long been a crossroads of migration, attracting immigrants while also seeing many of its own citizens emigrate. Immigrants in Belgium mainly come from neighboring European countries, with large populations from France, the Netherlands, and Italy, as well as from North Africa, particularly Morocco and Algeria. More recently, immigration from Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and Romania, has grown. Belgium also hosts many immigrants from Turkey and Sub-Saharan Africa, a result of historical ties and labor migration.
Emigrants from Belgium, on the other hand, tend to move to other European countries, such as France, the Netherlands, and Germany, for work or family reasons. The United States and Canada have also been popular destinations for Belgian emigrants, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries. More recently, highly skilled Belgians have moved to countries like the UK and Switzerland, often in pursuit of better career opportunities. This dynamic of both immigration and emigration has made Belgium a diverse and international hub.