The number of unemployed persons in Belgium increased to 583765 in January of 2026 from 578714 in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522513.61 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 0.20 0.10 percent Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 72.10 71.90 percent Sep 2025
Unemployed Persons 583765.00 578714.00 Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.40 percent Dec 2025
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
583765.00 578714.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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