Georgia is the 74 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 Georgia averaged 79.15 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 93 in 2011 and a record low of 66 in 2016. 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 - Georgia Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany is the 7 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 Germany averaged 5.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7 in 2007 and a record low of 3 in 2017. 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 - Germany Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Ghana is the 111 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 Ghana averaged 110.18 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119 in 2016 and a record low of 102 in 2009. 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 - Ghana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Greece is the 59 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 Greece averaged 73.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 96 in 2013 and a record low of 53 in 2017. 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 - Greece Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bolivia is the 107 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 Bolivia averaged 108.46 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2017 and a record low of 98 in 2014. 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 - Bolivia 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.

Botswana is the 91 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 Botswana averaged 75 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 in 2019 and a record low of 56 in 2009. 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 - Botswana Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Brazil is the 71 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 Brazil averaged 62.85 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 75 in 2016 and a record low of 48 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 - Brazil Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Brunei is the 56 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 Brunei averaged 40.33 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64 in 2017 and a record low of 26 in 2014. 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 - Brunei Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bulgaria is the 49 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 Bulgaria averaged 63.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 79 in 2008 and a record low of 49 in 2019. 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 - Bulgaria Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Burkina Faso is the 130 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 Burkina Faso averaged 128.45 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 140 in 2014 and a record low of 112 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 - Burkina Faso 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.

Cameroon is the 123 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 Cameroon averaged 115.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 123 in 2019 and a record low of 109 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 - Cameroon 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.

Chile is the 33 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 Chile averaged 31.31 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 in 2016 and a record low of 26 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 - Chile Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

China is the 28 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 China averaged 29.08 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34 in 2008 and a record low of 26 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 - China 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 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.

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.

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.