Belgium recorded a Current Account deficit of 1.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Belgium averaged 1.73 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in 1997 and a record low of -4 percent in 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Belgium Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in Belgium increased to 93127.90 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 92997.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in Belgium averaged 72365.26 EUR Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 100022.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 49870.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1999. This page provides - Belgium Disposable Personal Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Belgium in Spain increased to 688719.80 EUR THO in February from 671189.30 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports to Belgium in Spain averaged 661679.22 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 997212 EUR THO in November of 2019 and a record low of 399170 EUR THO in August of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports to Belgium.

Retail Sales in Belgium decreased 3.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Belgium averaged 1.19 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.70 percent in February of 2000 and a record low of -6.10 percent in January of 1993. In Belgium, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides - Belgium Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Belgium increased to 235976.40 EUR Million in 2018 from 228976.10 EUR Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Belgium averaged 170183.59 EUR Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 235976.40 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 110858.20 EUR Million in 1995. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Belgium Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Belgium decreased 5.50 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Belgium averaged 0.10 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.90 percent in July of 2009 and a record low of -6.60 percent in October of 2008. In Belgium, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Belgium, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides - Belgium Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in Belgium decreased to 139420 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 140948 in the third quarter of 2019. Job Vacancies in Belgium averaged 109732.28 from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 149180 in the third quarter of 2018 and a record low of 70256 in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - Belgium Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Belgium increased to 2908 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 2638 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Belgium averaged 1896.52 EUR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2908 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 935 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2008. In Belgium, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Belgium Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Belgium in New Zealand increased to 21.23 NZD Million in March from 18.20 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Belgium in New Zealand averaged 20.03 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42.79 NZD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 10.10 NZD Million in November of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Belgium.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Belgium increased to 226013 EUR Million in April from 206633 EUR Million in March of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Belgium averaged 90251.48 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 226013 EUR Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 28168 EUR Million in October of 2001. This page provides - Belgium Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Belgium increased by 1872 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Belgium averaged 657.70 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2379 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2006 and a record low of -1451 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Belgium remained unchanged at -0.33 percent in April from -0.33 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Belgium averaged 3.16 percent from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.63 percent in January of 1990 and a record low of -0.44 percent in July of 2019. In Belgium, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Belgium Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Belgium increased 3.97 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Belgium averaged 2.25 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.62 percent in May of 2008 and a record low of -1.37 percent in October of 2014. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in the Euro Area averaged 1.86 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.75 percent in October of 2000 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2016. This page provides - Belgium Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GLENN HODDLE: As I stood by the touchline for a television interview after England’s game against Belgium, it was a bonus to see Dele Alli out on the pitch enjoying a good training session.

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The man, named only as Mohammed E, was arrested in Brussels shortly before Christmas and charged with supplying the Kalashnikov rifles used to murder 130 people in Paris.

Belgian media have claimed Salah Abdeslam was tracked to a house in Molenbeek on the Sunday night after the attacks, but he had gone by the time police were able to carry out a raid.

CCTV footage shows Salah Abdeslam and his friend Hamza Attou, who later admitted they had spent the morning smoking marijuana, near the Belgian border on November 14.

The group unveiled its so-called 'Op Brussels' today in which it vowed to continue 'hacking their websites, shutting down their Twitter accounts and stealing their Bitcoins'

Strolling through a Brussels market without a care in the world, this is captured Paris terrorist Salah Abdeslam in new footage shot before the attacks on the French capital.

The Paris region has seen a 6.4 per cent decline in tourists in the first half of 2016, officials said on Tuesday. They blamed terror attacks as well as strikes and floods for the slump.

The House Judiciary released a new tranche of information Friday including contacts between a Trump loyalist and Belgian exchange about the movements of a U.S. ambassador.

Koen Geens was visiting a sewing shop in Wijgmaal, Belgium, where volunteers had made 35,000 fabric masks to help the country's coronavirus efforts.

Belgium made use of their final dress rehearsal ahead of a World Cup qualifier with Estonia in four days by beating the Czech Republic on Monday night.

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England have dodged the proverbial 'group of death' at the next UEFA Nations League tournament after drawing Iceland, Denmark and Belgium in the group stages.

The trail scythes through one of the 1,000 ponds in the beautiful De Wijers wetland area in the 550-hectare Bokrijk nature park near Genk, in Belgium's Limburg province.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: It might not be coincidence that Dan Evans pulled off one of the best wins of his career on Sunday while having Tim Henman courtside, talking him through the match.

The Liverpool left-back was in the side which were brushed aside 4-0 by the Red Devils in a friendly at Hampden Park in September last year.

STEPHEN McGOWAN AT THE KING BAUDOUIN STADIUM: As manager of Scotland Steve Clarke can't wave his arms and turn water into wine. Coaching is his thing, not miracles.

Romelu Lukaku last night apologised to former manager Steve Clarke after putting Scotland to the sword in Brussels. The Manchester United superstar struck twice in a 3-0 win.

Romelu Lukaku netted a brace against Scotland on Tuesday night but he came under-fire on social media for failing to score from close range.

Belgium have increased their lead at the top of the latest FIFA world rankings while Portugal have surged into the top five after winning the Nations League last week. 

The striker's immediate future at Old Trafford is one of uncertainty with United understood to be open to selling him. Inter Milan have expressed an interest but United want to recoup £75m on him.

Belgium's players relaxed between Euro 2020 qualifiers by completing an ambitious heading routine in a swimming pool. The squad are currently unbeaten after five games in Group I.

STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans made headlines by comparing a game against Scotland to playing San Marino. 

Romelu Lukaku has insisted he feels no pressure to score his 50th goal for Belgium after moving one goal from the milestone following his strike in a 4-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win at Scotland.

Anderlecht starlet Yari Verschaeren is attracting strong interest from Premier League Southampton after making his senior Belgium debut at the age of just 18.

Romelu Lukaku scored his 50th international goal as Belgium thrashed San Marino on Thursday and became the first side through to the Euro 2020 finals.

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Russia have confirmed they will play their upcoming Euro 2020 Group I qualification matches in their old kit as their new strip inverts the country's flag.

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Michy Batshuayi has been poking fun at Dedryck Boyata after the defender accidentally wore his No 23 shirt for Belgium in their Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Russia. 

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Belgium have been charged by UEFA for the gaffe that saw Dedryck Boyata wearing Michy Batshuayi's shirt during their Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Russia. 

Euro 2020 begins on June 12 and teams are frantically searching for opponents to play in the weeks leading up to the tournament but France are finding it particularly difficult.

Roberto Martinez took over the reins with Belgium back in 2016 and led them to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup after losing the semi-final to eventual winners France.