The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 562133 in September of 2026 from 563910 in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 523073.74 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 4291.50 4289.20 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Change 0.00 0.10 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.60 71.50 percent Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 562133.00 563910.00 Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.90 6.00 percent Aug 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


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
562133.00 563910.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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