India, June 4 -- Official demographic records for Belgium illustrate a shifting landscape of mortality rates from the turn of the century through 2024.
Millennium Opening and Decade Lows
At the start of the millennium, Belgium recorded 104,903 deaths in 2000. This figure fluctuated slightly over the following years, with 105,642 deaths in 2002 and 107,039 in 2003. However, a downward trend emerged shortly after. Notable low points during this era include:
* 101,256 deaths in 2004.
* 100,658 deaths in 2007, the minimum value recorded for the period.
Steady Increase into the 2010s
The demographic tide turned after 2007, with a consistent increase in annual deaths. By 2012, the figure climbed to 109,076. Mortality numbers reached 110,541 i...