The number of unemployed persons in Belgium increased to 578714 in December of 2025 from 564001 in November of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522402.65 from 1980 until 2025, 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 4300.90 4298.30 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Change 0.20 0.10 percent Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.10 71.90 percent Sep 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


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
578714.00 564001.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2025 Monthly
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