Flemish Population in Belgium: ~6.5 Million, the Largest Language Community

The Flemish Community—Dutch-speaking Belgians concentrated in Flanders (northern region) and Brussels—numbers approximately 6.5 million, constituting about 57% of Belgium's total population (~11.6M). They are the country's largest language community, ahead of the French Community (~4.8M, 41%) and the German-speaking Community (~77,000, <1%). "Flemish" refers both to the community and the standard Dutch variant spoken in Belgium (Vlaams). Political institutions: Flemish Parliament, Flemish Government, administering culture, education, welfare, and regional economic policy for Flanders. Brussels is bilingual but majority French-speaking; Flemish institutions serve Dutch-speakers there.