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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belgium increased to 27114 EUR Million in March from 27072 EUR Million in February of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Belgium averaged 17194.45 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27114 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 9876 EUR Million in February of 2005. In Belgium, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides - Belgium Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourist Arrivals in Belgium decreased to 986562 in January from 1338523 in December of 2019. Tourist Arrivals in Belgium averaged 1428420.76 from 2017 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1905203 in August of 2019 and a record low of 826792 in January of 2017. In Belgium, tourist arrivals are measured by the number of persons who arrive at a collective accommodation establishment and stay there at least one night. Arrivals are registered by country of residence of the guest and by purpose of the trip. This page provides - Belgium Tourist Arrivals- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium increased to 1116832 EUR Million in February from 1105325.50 EUR Million in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Belgium averaged 985699.71 EUR Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1527982.60 EUR Million in August of 2008 and a record low of 517377 EUR Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Belgium Banks Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Belgium decreased to 68.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Belgium averaged 66.75 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 69.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 63.60 percent in the second quarter of 2001. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Belgium increased 3.40 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Belgium averaged 1.53 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in the second quarter of 2001 and a record low of -6.50 percent in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Belgium Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages In Manufacturing in Belgium increased to 129.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97.90 points in the third quarter of 2019. Wages In Manufacturing in Belgium averaged 96.93 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 129.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 72.50 points in the third quarter of 2000. This page provides - Belgium Wages In Manufacturing- 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.

The Consumer Price Index in Belgium decreased 0 percent in April of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Belgium averaged 0.44 percent from 1920 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 178.79 percent in January of 1947 and a record low of -5.20 percent in March of 1921. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Belgium Inflation Rate MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Belgium decreased to 105.13 points in April of 2020 from 106.59 points in March of 2020. CPI Transportation in Belgium averaged 97.31 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.06 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 85.46 points in January of 2007. This page provides - Belgium Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Belgium was recorded at 0.57 percent in April of 2020. Inflation Rate in Belgium averaged 5.61 percent from 1921 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 222.81 percent in January of 1947 and a record low of -18.11 percent in October of 1921. In Belgium, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (17.6 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 16.4 percent; Transport for 15.9 percent; Recreation and Culture for 9.3 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent and Restaurants and Hotels for 7.8 percent. Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance; Clothing and Footwear; Communication; Health; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco and Education account for the remaining 24 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Inflation Rate - 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.

Unemployment Rate in Belgium increased to 5.30 percent in March from 5.20 percent in February of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Belgium averaged 8.19 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 11 percent in October of 1983 and a record low of 5.20 percent in August of 2019. In Belgium, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Gross National Product in Belgium decreased to 117111.80 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 118048.80 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross National Product in Belgium averaged 65763.68 EUR Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 124285.80 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 21890 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1980. This page provides - Belgium Gross National Income - 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.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Belgium remained unchanged at 14.50 percent in March from 14.50 percent in February of 2020. Youth Unemployment Rate in Belgium averaged 19.83 percent from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 26.10 percent in January of 2014 and a record low of 12.70 percent in October of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Belgium Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Core consumer prices in Belgium increased 1.40 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Belgium averaged 1.69 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.80 percent in January of 1992 and a record low of -0.90 percent in January of 2000. This page provides - Belgium Core Inflation Rate- 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.

Belgium recorded 52596 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 8521 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Cases.

Belgium recorded 8581 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 52596 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Deaths.

Belgium recorded 13411 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Belgium reported 8581 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Belgium Coronavirus Recovered.

Services Pmi in World decreased to 52.80 in January from 52.90 in December of 2015. Services Pmi in World averaged 53.56 from 2013 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 56 in July of 2014 and a record low of 51.40 in April of 2013. Services Pmi in World is reported by Markit Economics. This page provides - World Services Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The World Health Organization reported 4012770 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began. In addition, countries reported 276215 Coronavirus Deaths. This page provides - World Coronavirus Cases- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The World Health Organization reported 276215 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began. In addition, countries reported 4012770 Coronavirus Cases. This page provides - World Coronavirus Deaths- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The World Health Organization reported 1385123 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began. In addition, countries reported 276215 Coronavirus Deaths. This page provides - World Coronavirus Recovered- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Small Business Sentiment in Japan decreased to -15 in the first quarter of 2020 from -9 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Small Business Sentiment in Japan averaged -6.94 from 1967 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46 in the third quarter of 1973 and a record low of -60 in the fourth quarter of 1998. Tankan Business Conditions Small Manufacturing Enterprises Diffusion Index is based on the survey of approximately 220,000 private enterprises (excluding financial institutions) with at least 20 million yen in capital. The survey is done by mail or e-mail and asks participants to evaluate current trends and conditions in the business place and their respective industries as well as their expected business activities for the next quarter and year. The indicator is calculated by subtracting the percentage share of enterprises responding on the negative side from the share giving positive assessments. The index varies on a scale of -100 to 100 such that a value above zero indicates business optimism, a value below zero pessimism and 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides - Japan Small Business Sentiment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Small Business Sentiment in Australia decreased to -4.93 in the first quarter of 2020 from -3.76 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Small Business Sentiment in Australia averaged 1.11 from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.55 in the first quarter of 2007 and a record low of -21.17 in the fourth quarter of 2008. The NAB quarterly survey of business confidence measures the expectations of business conditions for the next 3 months among small firms with an annual turnover of AUD 2-3 Million. The survey is a simple average of trading, profitability and employment indices, reported by respondents for their company. The indices are calculated by taking the difference between the percentage of respondents nominating good or very good, or a rise and those nominating poor or very poor, or a fall. This page provides the latest reported value for - Australia Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Small Business Sentiment in Brazil decreased to 34.90 in April from 60.10 in March of 2020. Small Business Sentiment in Brazil averaged 52.21 from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65.40 in January of 2010 and a record low of 34.50 in October of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom decreased to -84 in the second quarter of 2020 from 36 in the first quarter of 2020. Small Business Sentiment in the United Kingdom averaged -4.79 from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 40 in the second quarter of 1983 and a record low of -84 in the second quarter of 2020. In the United Kingdom, the Small Business Sentiment measures measures the expectations of business conditions for companies with up to 199 employees. The Questionnaire accesses the overall sentiment regarding general and export business situation, investment, capacity, order books, employment, output, stocks, prices competitiveness regarding domestic, EU and non-EU markets and innovation and training. For each assessment is computed a sub-index as the percentage of positive answers minus the percentage of negative answers. The composite index is then computed as the weighted average of the sub-indices. An Optimism Index of +100 indicates that all survey respondents are much more confident about future prospects, while -100 suggests that all survey respondents are much less confident about future prospects. An index level of 0 indicates neutrality. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Small Business Sentiment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Denmark remained unchanged at 65 in 2018 from 65 in 2017. This page provides - Denmark Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Estonia increased to 63.50 in 2018 from 63.25 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Estonia averaged 62.03 from 2009 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63.50 in 2018 and a record low of 60.50 in 2010. This page provides - Estonia Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Slovakia increased to 62.33 in 2018 from 62.17 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Slovakia averaged 62.03 from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62.33 in 2018 and a record low of 62 in 2005. This page provides - Slovakia Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Austria remained unchanged at 60 in 2018 from 60 in 2017. This page provides - Austria Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.