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Myria also calculated the probability of obtaining Belgian nationality and people from West Asia are the most likely to become Belgian, with 9.4 new Belgians per 100 foreigners. The average is 2.9 new Belgians per 100 foreigners in 2023.

Nationals from non-EU countries are also more likely to acquire Belgian nationality than Europeans, who already enjoy freedom of establishment as members of the European Union.

In terms of previous nationality, Iraqis (17.2%), Syrians (13.2%) and Afghans (11.8%) are most likely to become Belgian. For example, the probability is only 0.6% for the French.