Iceland is the 26 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 Iceland averaged 26.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31 in 2011 and a record low of 20 in 2007. 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 - Iceland Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

India is the 68 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 India averaged 56.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 71 in 2015 and a record low of 42 in 2007. 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 - India Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Indonesia is the 50 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 Indonesia averaged 46.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 55 in 2009 and a record low of 34 in 2015. 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 - Indonesia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ireland is the 24 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 Ireland averaged 24.85 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29 in 2011 and a record low of 22 in 2008. 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 - Ireland Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Finland is the 11 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 Finland averaged 6.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12 in 2017 and a record low of 3 in 2013. 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 - Finland Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is the 92 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged 97.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 111 in 2016 and a record low of 82 in 2007. 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 - Bosnia and Herzegovina Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Burundi is the 135 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 Burundi averaged 135.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 146 in 2014 and a record low of 122 in 2007. 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 - Burundi Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cambodia is the 106 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 Cambodia averaged 101.77 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110 in 2008 and a record low of 85 in 2013. 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 - Cambodia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Canada is the 14 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 Canada averaged 12.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 in 2015 and a record low of 9 in 2010. 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 - Canada Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terms of Trade in Belgium increased to 98.77 points in January from 98.16 points in December of 2019. Terms of Trade in Belgium averaged 101.20 points from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 108.20 points in May of 1998 and a record low of 91.59 points in April of 2019. In Belgium, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page provides - Belgium Terms of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Belgium decreased to 575449 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 603095 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Belgium averaged 414057.71 EUR Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 603095 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 310141 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Government Gross Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Households Debt in Belgium increased to 102.79 percent of gross income in 2018 from 101.55 percent in 2017. Households Debt To Income in Belgium averaged 82.41 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 102.79 percent in 2018 and a record low of 58.32 percent in 2001. This page provides - Belgium Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium contracted 3.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Belgium averaged 0.53 percent from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.80 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -3.90 percent in the first quarter of 2020. In Belgium, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (25 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (23 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 83 percent, adding 1 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Belgium GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Belgium contracted 2.80 percent in the first quarter of 2020 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Belgium averaged 2.24 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19.40 percent in the first quarter of 1995 and a record low of -3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2009. In Belgium, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 52 percent of its total use, followed by government expenditure (25 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (23 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 83 percent, adding 1 percent of total GDP. This page provides - Belgium GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Belgium remained unchanged at 109.53 points in April from 109.53 points in March of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Belgium averaged 52.04 points from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.71 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 11.65 points in June of 1950. In Belgium, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Consumer Price Index (CPI) - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Belgium increased 2.40 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Belgium averaged 2.59 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.40 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of -16.40 percent in April of 2009. In Belgium, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector. 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 the latest reported value for - Belgium Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Belgium increased 1.30 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in Belgium averaged 0.29 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11.90 percent in May of 2009 and a record low of -9.20 percent in June of 2009. In Belgium, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector. 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 the latest reported value for - Belgium Industrial Production MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Belgium decreased 2.70 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Belgium averaged 1.84 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.01 percent in February of 2017 and a record low of -8.21 percent in January of 2015. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Belgium Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Producer Prices in Belgium decreased to 113.40 points in March from 116.60 points in February of 2020. Producer Prices in Belgium averaged 97.66 points from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.50 points in November of 2018 and a record low of 72.20 points in December of 2001. In Belgium, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Belgium Producer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 297977 in March of 2020 from 305031 in February of 2020. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 416509.48 from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 533460 in February of 1985 and a record low of 281099 in May of 2019. In Belgium, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Belgium Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Building Permits in Belgium increased to 2597 in January from 2322 in December of 2019. Building Permits in Belgium averaged 2334.86 from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5010 in December of 1997 and a record low of 1099 in January of 1998. This page provides - Belgium Residential Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households Debt in Belgium increased to 61.90 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 61.10 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 2019. Households Debt To GDP in Belgium averaged 42.87 percent of GDP from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 61.90 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 28.60 percent of GDP in the third quarter of 1985. This page provides - Belgium Households Debt To Gdp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Car Registrations in Belgium decreased to 5297 in April from 28801 in March of 2020. Car Registrations in Belgium averaged 35764.51 from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 64963 in March of 2006 and a record low of 5297 in April of 2020. This page provides - Belgium Car Registrations - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Belgium increased to 1.58 percent in March from 1.55 percent in February of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Belgium averaged 1.93 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.02 percent in July of 2011 and a record low of 1.55 percent in December of 2019. In Belgium, the bank lending rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Belgium Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Belgium stands at AA with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Belgium was last set at Aa3 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Belgium was last reported at AA- with negative outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Belgium is AA (high) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Belgium thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Belgium as reported by major credit rating agencies.