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Inflation rate4.7%▲ +0.7Sep 2026Unemployment rate6.1%▼ −0.2Q2 2026GDP growth rate0.5%▼ −0.3Q2 2026Trade balance6.48B EUR▲ +2.60BJul 2026Labour force participation rate55.7%0.0Q2 2026Consumer price index104.4▲ +0.4%Sep 2026
All indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.3% | ▼ −0.2 | Q2 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 55.7% | 55.7% | 0.0 | Q2 2026 | 10 Dec 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Belgium economic calendar →- 15 Oct 2026Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (m-2026-09)Sep 2026
- 29 Oct 2026Consumer Price Index - Health Index (m-2026-10)Oct 2026
- 30 Oct 2026Output price index (industry) (m-2026-09)Sep 2026
- 17 Nov 2026Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (m-2026-10)Oct 2026
- 27 Nov 2026Consumer Price Index - Health Index (m-2026-11)Nov 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/BEL/inflation | 1921 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/BEL/cpi | 1920 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/BEL/unemployment | 2009 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/BEL/labour-force-participation | 1998 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/BEL/gdp-growth | 1996 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/BEL/gdp | 1995 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/BEL/trade | 2002 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Belgium?
The inflation rate in Belgium was 4.7% in September 2026, released on 29 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Belgium?
The unemployment rate in Belgium was 6.1% in Q2 2026.
What is the next economic release in Belgium?
Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (m-2026-09) for September 2026, scheduled for 15 Oct 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Statbel, National Bank of Belgium, Eurostat, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.