Belgium
Belgium, located in the region of Europe & Central Asia, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 11.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 75.5% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Liquidity conditions reflect negative real interest rates of -0.2%, indicating an environment of financial repression.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 21.0% over 65 years old. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around -4.0%, limiting technological transfer. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $56B), offering a shield against external shocks.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
2.25%
10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
3.51%
SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
+1.26%
GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.73T
+0.98%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
2.5%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$60,750
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
5.9%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
---
YEAR
Active Population
11.9M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
21.0%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
26.8
YEAR 2023
Exports (% GDP)
75.5%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
77.5%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
-4.0%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $725.47B | 0.98 | 2.47 | 5.91 | --- | 75.45 | 77.47 | -3.97 |
| 2024 | $670.98B | 1.10 | 3.14 | 5.70 | --- | 79.32 | 79.70 | -6.16 |
| 2023 | $650.78B | 1.56 | 4.05 | 5.55 | --- | 82.81 | 83.17 | -0.65 |
| 2022 | $591.47B | 4.02 | 9.60 | 5.57 | --- | 94.36 | 96.69 | 2.22 |
| 2021 | $598.52B | 6.25 | 2.44 | 6.25 | --- | 89.63 | 87.76 | 5.68 |
| 2020 | $529.69B | -4.79 | 0.74 | 5.54 | --- | 79.20 | 77.75 | -5.69 |
| 2019 | $536.73B | 2.44 | 1.44 | 5.36 | --- | 82.97 | 82.50 | -1.97 |
| 2018 | $542.64B | 1.88 | 2.05 | 5.94 | --- | 83.48 | 84.79 | -7.67 |
| 2017 | $500.91B | 1.47 | 2.13 | 7.09 | --- | 83.44 | 83.46 | -7.44 |
| 2016 | $474.27B | 1.19 | 1.97 | 7.83 | --- | 79.62 | 79.44 | 12.13 |
