The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 556549 in May of 2026 from 560412 in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522811.46 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 4296.40 4291.10 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.20 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.50 71.90 percent Mar 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


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
556549.00 560412.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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