Belgium
US Dollar (USD)
Economic Highlights
- High income levelAverage monthly wage of 5,775 USD places this country in the high-income range.
GDP Forecast
Forecast: LinearTrend-v1 · ±9,677.904 (95% band) · MAE 4,217.248 · RMSE 4,937.706
Belgium Economic Overview
Belgium's economy is characterized by its unique economic structure and regional importance. This page provides comprehensive economic indicators including GDP growth trends, inflation rates, unemployment statistics, and debt-to-GDP ratios.
Understanding Belgium's economic performance is essential for investors, policymakers, and researchers analyzing global economic trends and making informed decisions.
- GDP Analysis: Track historical growth patterns and quarterly performance
- Inflation Monitoring: Consumer Price Index trends and purchasing power insights
- Labor Market: Unemployment rates and workforce participation data
- Fiscal Health: Government debt levels and budget balance information
- International Trade: Balance of payments and current account statistics
GDP Growth Trends (Last 5 Years)
Quick Facts
Central bank rate
2.4%
Gross Domestic Product per capita (annual)
USD 54,735.4
Average Wage:
USD 5,775.43
Minimum Wage:
USD 2,366.47
Credit rating
S&P AA · Moody's Aa3
VAT rate
21%
Corporate tax rate
25%
Top income tax rate
50%
Big Mac index
$6.20 (2025)
BEL 20
5,996.07▼ 0.32%
Inflation (CPI)
4.2%▲
YoY, Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate
N/A
Debt-to-GDP
N/A
Belgium Ranking vs. G7 Nations
| Metric | GDP Growth | Inflation | Central bank rate | Labor Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | -19.9% | 4.2% | 2.4% | |
| United States of America | 6.5% | 3.4% | 3.9% | |
| Canada | -13.8% | 3.0% | 2.5% | |
| Germany | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% | |
| France | -21.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% | |
| Italy | N/A | 3.2% | 2.6% | |
| Japan | N/A | 0.3% | 1.0% | |
| United Kingdom | 8.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
Related Economic Indicators for Belgium
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