Migration of Albanians and population in Belgium

Introduction

Albanian migration to Belgium occurred in several waves

1956

The first significant wave arrived on August 1, 1956, when a train carrying 700 refugees from southeastern European communist countries, including hundreds from Albania, arrived at the Seille station in Namur province.

1960

In the 1960s, some Albanians who had previously migrated to Turkey came to Belgium along with Turkish immigrants.

1970

The 1970s saw an influx of guest workers from Yugoslavia, including ethnic Albanians, which intensified in the 1980s.

1970-1990

A large influx of Kosovo Albanians began in the late 1970s and intensified in the 1990s due to Serbian repression.

1990

The 1990s brought another wave of immigrants fleeing the collapse of the communist regime in Albania and the subsequent economic instability.

2024

As of 2024, the exact population of Albanians in Belgium is not precisely stated in the search results. However, several sources provide estimates:

Albanians in Belgium number up to 60,000 people.

In the Brussels region alone, around 40,000 Albanians live, most of them in Schaerbeek.

A more conservative estimate suggests there are more than 6,000 Albanian people living in Belgium.

Conclusion

Given these varying estimates and the lack of a specific 2024 figure, it’s reasonable to conclude that the Albanian population in Belgium in 2024 is likely between 40,000 and 60,000 people. However, it’s important to note that these numbers may include people of Albanian descent from various countries, not just Albania itself. In