The number of employed persons in Belgium decreased to 4289.20 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 4291.10 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3594.39 Thousand from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4297.40 Thousand in the second 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 4291.50 4289.20 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Change 0.10 0.10 percent Jun 2026
Employment Rate 67.20 67.00 percent Jun 2026
Full Time Employment 3700.10 3744.30 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 140462.00 145896.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.60 71.50 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 120.87 119.76 points Jun 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.90 2.30 percent Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 2234.00 2112.00 EUR/Month Dec 2026
Part Time Employment 1339.30 1279.70 Thousand Jun 2026
Population 11.96 11.88 Million Dec 2026
Productivity 104.75 104.85 points Jun 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 563910.00 562580.00 Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 6.30 percent Jul 2026
Wage Growth 0.90 1.70 percent Mar 2026
Wages 4076.00 3886.00 EUR/Month Dec 2022
Wages in Manufacturing 112.90 138.30 points Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 18.90 18.90 percent Jul 2026


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
4291.50 4289.20 4297.40 3010.70 1980 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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