The number of unemployed persons in Belgium decreased to 574520 in February of 2026 from 583765 in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522607.49 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 4300.90 4298.30 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Change 0.10 0.00 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.90 72.10 percent Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 574520.00 583765.00 Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.50 percent Jan 2026
Wage Growth 2.40 2.50 percent Sep 2025
Wages 4076.00 3886.00 EUR/Month Dec 2022
Wages in Manufacturing 104.80 126.30 points Sep 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
574520.00 583765.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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