The number of employed persons in Belgium increased to 4296.40 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 4291.10 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3590.62 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 4296.40 4291.10 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.20 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Employment Rate 67.00 67.30 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 3744.30 3736.50 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 145896.00 159613.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.50 71.90 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 119.98 119.14 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.30 2.00 percent Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 2112.00 2112.00 EUR/Month Jun 2026
Part Time Employment 1279.70 1304.20 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 11.88 11.82 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 104.93 105.18 points Mar 2026
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2026
Unemployed Persons 556549.00 560412.00 May 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.20 percent Apr 2026
Wage Growth 1.40 2.50 percent Dec 2025
Wages 4076.00 3886.00 EUR/Month Dec 2022
Wages in Manufacturing 137.90 105.00 points Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 18.70 18.70 percent Mar 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
4296.40 4291.10 4297.40 3010.70 1980 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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