The number of employed persons in Belgium increased to 4300.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 from 4298.30 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3582.89 Thousand from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 4300.90 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 and a record low of 3010.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1983. source: National Bank of Belgium



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Employed Persons 4300.90 4298.30 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Change 0.20 0.10 percent Sep 2025
Employment Rate 67.50 67.70 percent Sep 2025
Full Time Employment 3756.00 3758.40 Thousand Sep 2025
Job Vacancies 159613.00 163562.00 Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.10 71.90 percent Sep 2025
Labour Costs 118.87 118.47 points Sep 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.80 2.00 percent Sep 2025
Minimum Wages 2112.00 2112.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 1289.00 1306.50 Thousand Sep 2025
Population 11.90 11.82 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 104.96 104.92 points Sep 2025
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 578714.00 564001.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Nov 2025
Wage Growth 2.40 2.50 percent Sep 2025
Wages 4076.00 3886.00 EUR/Month Dec 2022
Wages in Manufacturing 126.20 112.30 points Jun 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 19.60 19.60 percent Dec 2025


Belgium Employed Persons
In Belgium, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4300.90 4298.30 4300.90 3010.70 1980 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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