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National economy>
Belgium
GDP (current US$, billions)
579.059
(2022)
[18/38countries]
GDP per capita (current US$)
49,843
(2022)
[15/38countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$)
63,268
(2022)
[12/38countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$)
48,700
(2022)
[17/38countries]
% of those who expect the economic situation in their country to improve over the next 12 months
28.2%
(2020)
[11/14countries]
% of those who think that their country's economic system needs major reform
53.2%
(2021)
[8/15countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$)
74.6
(2022)
[6/38countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP
17.8%
(2015)
[14/38countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$)
413
(2022)
[22/38countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow
71.0%
(2016)
[20/25countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements
56.1%
(2013)
[12/26countries]
Saving and investment>
Belgium
Share prices (10 years ago as 100)
148
(2022)
[25/36countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets
33.0%
(2022)
[17/37countries]
Price and interest>
Belgium
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100)
101
(2017)
[15/38countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100)
103
(2017)
[17/38countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100)
103
(2017)
[18/38countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100)
124
(2017)
[11/38countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100)
111
(2017)
[15/38countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100)
99
(2017)
[21/38countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100)
95
(2017)
[19/38countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100)
103
(2017)
[20/38countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100)
91
(2017)
[21/38countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100)
105
(2017)
[17/38countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100)
103
(2017)
[18/38countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100)
110
(2017)
[15/38countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100)
101
(2017)
[12/38countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100)
117
(2017)
[12/38countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100)
113
(2017)
[7/38countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100)
101
(2017)
[17/38countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100)
119
(2017)
[10/38countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100)
118
(2017)
[10/38countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100)
82
(2017)
[18/38countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100)
106
(2017)
[16/38countries]
Long-term interest rate
1.73%
(2022)
[23/34countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control
84.3%
(2016)
[8/25countries]
Income inequality>
Belgium
Income inequality (gini coefficient) - before tax and government transfers
0.41
(2019)
[19/37countries]
Income inequality (gini coefficient) - after tax and government transfers
0.26
(2019)
[33/37countries]
% of those who think that global poverty is a major threat to their country
55.1%
(2020)
[7/14countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings
40.1%
(2009)
[29/30countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner
65.6%
(2012)
[24/31countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner
17.9%
(2012)
[15/31countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income
18.5%
(2012)
[13/31countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices)
80.8%
(2016)
[11/25countries]
Social inequality>
Belgium
Social position>
Belgium
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job
43.1%
(2009)
[18/30countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job
16.0%
(2009)
[30/30countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom
40.7%
(2009)
[25/30countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life
57.2%
(2009)
[26/30countries]
Manufacturing>
Belgium
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)
12.3%
(2021)
[21/38countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing
52.0%
(2020)
[25/36countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in manufacturing
48.0%
(2020)
[12/36countries]
Services>
Belgium
Tourism, % of GDP
1.9%
(2016)
[16/18countries]
Tourism, employment, % of total employment
6.7%
(2016)
[20/36countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
69.8%
(2020)
[19/35countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
30.2%
(2020)
[17/35countries]
Financial sector>
Belgium
Companies>
Belgium
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations
39.2%
(2016)
[20/25countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes
73.9%
(2016)
[1/25countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country
68.3%
(2013)
[6/26countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts
42.5%
(2014)
[11/26countries]
Starting business>
Belgium
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64)
4.67
(2020)
[15/31countries]
Cost of business start-up procedures (% of GNI per capita)
5.3%
(2019)
[10/38countries]
Industrial policy>
Belgium
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government
42.2%
(2016)
[7/25countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business
46.2%
(2016)
[13/25countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology
81.0%
(2016)
[13/25countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for declining industries to protect jobs
55.7%
(2016)
[17/25countries]