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Belgium Annual Unemployment Rate

Belgium's annual unemployment rate fell to 5.49% in 2024, down from 5.53% in 2023, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.04% from the previous year. Belgium has annual unemployment rate higher than the global median (5.49% vs median 5.23%). Within Europe, it ranks 21st out of 41 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1991-2024)

(in %)
Year Annual Unemployment Rate (%)
2024 5.49%
2023 5.53%
2022 5.57%
2021 6.25%
2020 5.54%
2019 5.36%
2018 5.94%
2017 7.09%
2016 7.83%
2015 8.48%
2014 8.52%
2013 8.43%
2012 7.54%
2011 7.14%
2010 8.29%
2009 7.91%
2008 6.98%
2007 7.46%
2006 8.25%
2005 8.44%
2004 7.36%
2003 7.68%
2002 6.91%
2001 6.18%
2000 6.59%
1999 8.65%
1998 9.32%
1997 8.95%
1996 9.48%
1995 9.34%
1994 9.64%
1993 8.08%
1992 6.7%
1991 6.98%
Belgium Annual Unemployment Rate : Definition
Annual Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of Belgium's labor force that is looking for work but does not have a job.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Female Labor Force Rate 49.8% 49.83% 2024
Unemployment Rate 5.8% 5.8% Aug'25