Home Ownership Rate in Belgium remained unchanged at 72.70 percent in 2018 from 72.70 percent in 2017. Home Ownership Rate in Belgium averaged 72.36 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73.70 percent in 2006 and a record low of 71.30 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Belgium scored 76.38 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Belgium averaged 21.61 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 76.61 Points in 2018 and a record low of 5.05 Points in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Living Wage Family in Belgium decreased to 1580 EUR/Month in 2018 from 1600 EUR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Family in Belgium averaged 1555 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1600 EUR/Month in 2017 and a record low of 1520 EUR/Month in 2016. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Belgium stands at 13.07 percent. Social Security Rate For Employees in Belgium averaged 12.95 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.07 percent in 1990 and a record low of 10.33 percent in 1981. In Belgium, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Employees are an important source of income for the government of Belgium because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Belgium Social Security Rate For Employees - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Belgium remained unchanged at 227.40 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 227.40 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Belgium averaged 235.86 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 258.09 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 227.40 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2015. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Belgium Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Belgium was last recorded at 43217.95 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Belgium, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 243 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Belgium averaged 37800.80 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 43217.95 USD in 2018 and a record low of 30647.82 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Asylum Applications in Belgium decreased to 2070 persons in November from 2480 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Belgium averaged 1577.73 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6360 persons in September of 2015 and a record low of 725 persons in April of 2008. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Terrorism Index in Belgium decreased to 3.64 in 2018 from 4.06 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Belgium averaged 1.78 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.66 in 2016 and a record low of 0.41 in 2011. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The Euronext BEL 20 decreased 957 points or 23.84% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Belgium. Historically, the Belgium Stock Market (BEL20) reached an all time high of 4759.01 in May of 2007. The BEL20 is the benchmark stock market index of Euronext Brussels. It tracks the performance of 20 most capitalized and liquid stocks traded in Belgium. The BEL20 is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The index has a base value of EUR 1000 as of January 1, 1991.

Living Wage Individual in Belgium decreased to 1090 EUR/Month in 2018 from 1110 EUR/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Belgium averaged 1070 EUR/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1110 EUR/Month in 2017 and a record low of 1040 EUR/Month in 2016. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Belgium is the 22 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Belgium averaged 19.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 24 in 2007 and a record low of 15 in 2012. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Minimum Wages in Belgium remained unchanged at 1593.81 EUR/Month in the first quarter of 2020 from 1593.81 EUR/Month in the third quarter of 2019. Minimum Wages in Belgium averaged 1350.96 EUR/Month from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1593.81 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1074.44 EUR/Month in the second quarter of 1999. This page provides - Belgium Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Belgium increased to 3558 EUR/Month in 2017 from 3489 EUR/Month in 2016. Wages in Belgium averaged 2926 EUR/Month from 1999 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3558 EUR/Month in 2017 and a record low of 2238 EUR/Month in 1999. Wages in Belgium refer to average monthly gross salaries. This page provides - Belgium Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Belgium increased to 111572 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 111126 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Belgium averaged 93874.89 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111572 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 72759 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belgium GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Deflator in Belgium increased to 107.64 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 106.82 points in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Deflator in Belgium averaged 82.51 points from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107.64 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 53.10 points in the first quarter of 1980. This page provides - Belgium GDP Deflator - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Belgium decreased to 272 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 446 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Belgium averaged 642.08 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 881 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 272 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. This page provides - Belgium Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Belgium increased to 5805 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4984 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Belgium averaged 4284.82 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5805 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2794 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides - Belgium Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Belgium increased to 15879 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 15231 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Belgium averaged 14030.22 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16096 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 10715 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belgium Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Belgium increased to 14851 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 13304 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Belgium averaged 12689.43 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 14851 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 10659 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1997. This page provides - Belgium Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Belgium increased to 19261 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 18184 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Belgium averaged 17634.21 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 19888 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 14910 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1998. This page provides - Belgium Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Belgium increased to 25718 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 25429 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Belgium averaged 18159.48 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25718 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 9857 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1980. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Belgium Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Belgium increased to 57414 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 57137 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Belgium averaged 40307.76 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57414 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 22538 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1981. This page provides - Belgium Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Belgium increased to 4177.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 4153.40 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3481.10 Thousand from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4177.90 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3010.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1983. In Belgium, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page provides - Belgium Employed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment in Belgium increased by 0.34 in December of 2019. Employment Change in Belgium averaged 0.17 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.80 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -0.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 1980. This page provides - Belgium Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium was worth 532 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Belgium represents 0.44 percent of the world economy. GDP in Belgium averaged 220.06 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 532 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 11.66 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Belgium was estimated at 11.5 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Belgium had a population of 9.1 million people. The population of Belgium represents 0.16 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 634 people on the planet is a resident of Belgium. This page provides - Belgium Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Harmonised Consumer Prices in Belgium increased to 108.74 points in February from 107.17 points in January of 2020. Harmonised Consumer Prices in Belgium averaged 88.19 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.74 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 69.91 points in January of 1996. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) is an indicator of inflation and price stability for the European Central Bank (ECB). The HICP is compiled by Eurostat and the national statistical institutes in accordance with harmonised statistical methods. The ECB aims to maintain annual inflation rates as measured by the HICP below, but close to, 2% over the medium term. This page provides - Belgium Harmonised Consumer Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Hospital Beds in Belgium decreased to 5.64 per 1000 people in 2018 from 5.66 per 1000 people in 2017. Hospital Beds in Belgium averaged 6.58 per 1000 people from 1988 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.68 per 1000 people in 1988 and a record low of 5.64 per 1000 people in 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Hospital Beds.

Hospitals in Belgium decreased to 15.27 per one million people in 2018 from 15.38 per one million people in 2017. Hospitals in Belgium averaged 22.70 per one million people from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 37.42 per one million people in 1990 and a record low of 15.27 per one million people in 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Hospitals.

Nurses in Belgium decreased to 12.66 per 1000 people in 2016 from 13.47 per 1000 people in 2015. Nurses in Belgium averaged 12.07 per 1000 people from 2004 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 13.47 per 1000 people in 2015 and a record low of 10.93 per 1000 people in 2004. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Nurses.

Manufacturing Production in Belgium decreased 0.40 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in Belgium averaged 2.89 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.80 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of -18.90 percent in July of 2009. In Belgium, the biggest segments within Manufacturing are: chemical products (19 percent of total production); food products and beverages (16 percent); basic metals (11 percent); motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (10 percent); pharmaceuticals (8 percent); machinery and equipment (5 percent); and fabricated metal products (5 percent). This page provides - Belgium Manufacturing Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Mining production in Belgium increased 6.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in Belgium averaged 3.59 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68.80 percent in December of 2005 and a record low of -41.40 percent in January of 2009. This page provides - Belgium Mining Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belgium recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 853 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Capital Flows in Belgium averaged 468.06 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8066 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of -7418 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2008. In Belgium, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page provides - Belgium Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Belgium decreased to 1174047 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1179179 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. External Debt in Belgium averaged 1099929.58 EUR Million from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1264535 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of 923263 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium External Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

ICU Beds in Belgium averaged 672.74 per 100K people from 1970 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 807.07 per 100K people in December of 1985 and a record low of 475.51 per 100K people in December of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium ICU Beds.

Productivity in Belgium remained unchanged at 100.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 100.50 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in Belgium averaged 93.63 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100.80 points in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 81.70 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Belgium Productivity- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Belgium increased to 115.62 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 115.28 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Belgium averaged 95.40 points from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 115.62 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 69.68 points in the first quarter of 2005. In Belgium, the House Price Index measures residential property market prices. The HPI captures price changes of all kinds of residential property purchased by households (flats, detached houses, terraced houses, etc.), both new and existing. Only market prices are considered, self-build dwellings are therefore excluded. The land component of the residential property is included. This page provides - Belgium Housing Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Construction output in Belgium decreased 4.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in Belgium averaged 0.41 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 229.30 percent in January of 1980 and a record low of -80.70 percent in January of 1979. The production index in construction measures the evolution of output within the construction sector, including building construction and civil engineering. This page provides - Belgium Construction Output - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belgium recorded a trade surplus of 1871.30 EUR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Belgium averaged 1078.27 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3030.10 EUR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of -1026.60 EUR Million in August of 2008. Foreign trade accounts for approximately 70 percent of the Belgium's economy. About 80% of Belgium's trade is with fellow EU member states. The major export commodity in Belgium is the automobile, medicament mixtures put in dosage, not mounted or set diamonds. Belgium imports mainly machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, transportation equipment and oil products. This page provides - Belgium Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Belgium decreased to 32880.50 EUR Million in February from 33495.10 EUR Million in January of 2020. Exports in Belgium averaged 22131.99 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36453 EUR Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 7331.30 EUR Million in August of 1993. Foreign trade accounts for approximately 70 percent of Belgium’s economy. About 80% of Belgium's trade is with fellow EU member states. The major export commodity in Belgium is the automobile, medicament mixtures put in dosage, and not mounted or set diamonds. Belgium’s largest exports markets are European Union and United Sates. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Belgium decreased to 31009.20 EUR Million in February from 32153.10 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports in Belgium averaged 21053.72 EUR Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 34419.70 EUR Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 6975.70 EUR Million in July of 1993. Belgium imports mainly machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, transportation equipment and oil products. It major import partners are: European Union members (Germany, Netherlands, France, UK, Ireland) , United States and China. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Part Time Employment in Belgium decreased to 1201.20 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1201.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Part Time Employment in Belgium averaged 971.41 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1201.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 602.20 Thousand in the second quarter of 1998. This page provides - Belgium Part Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Belgium decreased to 7589703 EUR Thousand in March from 7618591 EUR Thousand in February of 2020. Consumer Credit in Belgium averaged 7356361.68 EUR Thousand from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8690566 EUR Thousand in February of 2014 and a record low of 5062843 EUR Thousand in January of 2007. This page provides - Belgium Consumer Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Belgium decreased to -26 points in April from -9 points in March of 2020. Consumer Confidence in Belgium averaged -7.18 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16 points in August of 2000 and a record low of -28 points in January of 1985. In Belgium, the consumer confidence indicator supplies concise information on consumers’ confidence regarding the progress of the economy. The index is based on a monthly telephone survey of more than 1,000 consumers on their outlook for the country's job and economic prospects as well as their own financial situation and ability to save money. The index is the balance of positive and negative replies, with a figure of zero meaning Belgians are evenly split on whether things will improve or worsen for consumers in the next year. This page provides - Belgium Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Belgium decreased to 65.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 65.80 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Belgium averaged 60.89 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65.80 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 55.70 percent in the second quarter of 1994. In Belgium, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Belgium Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belgium recorded a government debt equivalent to 98.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Debt to GDP in Belgium averaged 109.22 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 133.10 percent in 1993 and a record low of 74.10 percent in 1980. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Belgium Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Belgium recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Belgium averaged -2.01 percent of GDP from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.20 percent of GDP in 2001 and a record low of -5.40 percent of GDP in 2009. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Belgium Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Belgium decreased to -36.10 points in April from -10.90 points in March of 2020. Business Confidence in Belgium averaged -7.09 points from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.20 points in March of 2000 and a record low of -36.10 points in April of 2020. In Belgium, the business confidence survey measures the level of optimism that people who run companies have about the current economic situation and how they feel about their organizations’ prospects in the next three months. Every month, a panel of around 6000 business leaders is contacted. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Capacity Utilization in Belgium decreased to 73.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2020. Capacity Utilization in Belgium averaged 78.81 percent from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85 percent in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 69.70 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Belgium Capacity Utilization - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Belgium increased to 869 Companies in March from 865 Companies in February of 2020. Bankruptcies in Belgium averaged 708.32 Companies from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1322 Companies in September of 2013 and a record low of 262 Companies in August of 1993. In Belgium, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page provides - Belgium Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.