The number of unemployed persons in Belgium increased to 562580 in July of 2026 from 549761 in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 522930.82 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 0.10 0.00 percent Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.50 71.90 percent Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 562580.00 549761.00 Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.30 6.30 percent Jun 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
562580.00 549761.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2026 Monthly
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