Belgian vs Northern European Community Comparison
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7,372
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71.2/ 100
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8,451
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Northern European Integration in Belgian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 302,472,093 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Northern Europeans within Belgian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.183. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Belgians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Northern Europeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Belgians corresponds to a decrease of 3.3 Northern Europeans.
Belgian vs Northern European Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($43,951 compared to $47,698, a difference of 8.5%), householder income over 65 years ($59,915 compared to $64,658, a difference of 7.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,060 compared to $107,870, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.8% compared to 28.3%, a difference of 1.7%), householder income under 25 years ($50,113 compared to $51,678, a difference of 3.1%), and median earnings ($46,375 compared to $48,887, a difference of 5.4%).
Income Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,951 | Exceptional $47,698 |
Median Family Income | Average $102,788 | Exceptional $110,635 |
Median Household Income | Fair $84,008 | Exceptional $90,446 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,375 | Exceptional $48,887 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,361 | Exceptional $58,588 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,382 | Excellent $40,491 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,113 | Fair $51,678 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Average $94,262 | Exceptional $100,457 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,060 | Exceptional $107,870 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,915 | Exceptional $64,658 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.8% | Tragic 28.3% |
Belgian vs Northern European Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 4.4%), single female poverty (21.5% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 3.8%), and single male poverty (13.5% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of poverty (11.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.14%), male poverty (10.3% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.41%), and female poverty (12.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 0.58%).
Poverty Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Exceptional 12.4% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Exceptional 16.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.5% | Poor 13.0% |
Single Females | Poor 21.5% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.8% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Excellent 28.6% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.2% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Belgian vs Northern European Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.9% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 9.0%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.6% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 5.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.2% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 0.86%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 1.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Exceptional 16.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.6% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.2% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Belgian vs Northern European Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.4% compared to 40.2%, a difference of 7.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.8% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.5% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.78%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.47%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.9% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.52%).
Labor Participation Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.7% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Excellent 79.9% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.4% | Exceptional 40.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.8% | Exceptional 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.5% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.2% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.9% | Average 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.4% | Average 82.7% |
Belgian vs Northern European Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 4.7%), births to unmarried women (31.6% compared to 30.6%, a difference of 3.4%), and single mother households (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (48.7% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 0.040%), divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.41%), and family households (63.8% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 0.53%).
Family Structure Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
Family Households | Tragic 63.8% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.11 | Tragic 3.13 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Excellent 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.7% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.6% | Excellent 30.6% |
Belgian vs Northern European Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 7.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.2% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 3.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.3% compared to 59.9%, a difference of 1.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 92.2%, a difference of 0.090%), no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 0.72%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.3% compared to 59.9%, a difference of 1.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 92.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.3% | Exceptional 59.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 22.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Belgian vs Northern European Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 21.4%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 20.7%), and master's degree (14.5% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.5% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.0%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.0%), and 1st grade (98.4% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.0%).
Education Level Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.6% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 97.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Exceptional 97.1% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Exceptional 96.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Exceptional 96.2% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.4% | Exceptional 95.3% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.2% | Exceptional 94.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.9% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.2% | Exceptional 91.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.7% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.2% | Exceptional 69.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Exceptional 62.9% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Exceptional 41.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Belgian vs Northern European Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Belgian and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 7.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 2.5%), and ambulatory disability (6.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 2.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.33%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.7% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 0.48%), and cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 0.67%).
Disability Metric | Belgian | Northern European |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.7% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.8% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 3.4% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |