Karen Jansen represented Belgium in the 72nd edition of Miss World and the 74th edition of Miss Universe. She turned 25 on June 5, 2026.
Miss World 2025
On January 11, 2020, Jansen competed against 31 other Miss Belgium 2020 candidates at the Plopsaland Theater in De Panne, Belgium. She finished in the Top 15.
On September 14, 2024, Jansen was crowned Miss Limburg 2025. On February 15, 2025, she competed against 31 other Miss Belgium 2025 candidates at Studio 100 Theater De Panne in De Panne and won the title.
On March 21, 2025, Jansen was appointed Miss World Belgium 2025. On May 31, 2025, she represented Belgium at Miss World 2025 and competed against 107 other candidates at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand won the title and the respective first, second and third runners-up were Hasset Dereje of Ethiopia, Maja Klajda of Poland and Aurelie Joachim of Martinique. Jansen finished in the Top 40.
Miss Universe 2025
On November 21, 2025, Jansen represented Belgium at Miss Universe 2025 and competed against 119 other candidates at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. Fatima Bosch of Mexico won the title.
The respective first, second, third and fourth runners-up were Praveenar Singh of Thailand, Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines and Olivia Yace of Cote d’Ivoire. Jansen was unplaced.
On February 21, 2026, Jansen crowned her successor Miss Belgium 2026 Olga Lombardo at the Plopsa Theater in De Panne. On September 5, 2026, the latter will represent Belgium at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Limburg
Born in Lommel, Limburg, Belgium, Jansen is an alumna of WICO Campus Sint-Jozef in Lommel. Limburg is the easternmost province of Belgium’s Dutch-speaking region of Flanders.
Bordering the Netherlands to the north and east, as well as neighboring Belgian provinces, Limburg serves as a distinct cultural and economic gateway within Western Europe. Hasselt acts as the province’s capital, hosting a population of over 80,000 residents.
Historically a powerhouse of coal mining throughout the 20th century, modern Limburg has successfully reinvented its economy around green innovation, logistics, and creative industries. Former industrial complexes, such as the massive C-Mine in Genk, have transitioned into thriving cultural centers, design schools, and technology hubs.
Outside of its urban centers, Limburg is widely celebrated as Belgium’s premier cycling and eco-tourism destination. The province features a uniquely engineered network of bike trails, including the famous “Cycling Through Water” experience in Bokrijk. This focus on outdoor recreation complements the region’s massive fruit-growing industry.
The Haspengouw region in southern Limburg produces the vast majority of Belgium’s apples and pears, drawing thousands of visitors each spring to witness its sweeping blossom orchards. Balancing its rich industrial heritage with scenic, progressive rural landscapes, the province remains a vital pillar of contemporary Flemish identity.
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