The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 564477 in March of 2026 from 574520 in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522682.93 from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 636067.00 in August of 1984 and a record low of 322310.00 in June of 1980. source: National Bank of Belgium



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 4188.70 4300.90 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Change 0.10 0.00 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.90 72.10 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 564477.00 574520.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Feb 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


Belgium Unemployed Persons
In Belgium, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
564477.00 574520.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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