The number of employed persons in Belgium increased to 4299.40 Thousand in the first quarter of 2025 from 4297.30 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024. Employed Persons in Belgium averaged 3578.16 Thousand from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 4299.40 Thousand in the first quarter of 2025 and a record low of 3010.70 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1983. source: National Bank of Belgium



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Employed Persons 4299.40 4297.30 Thousand Mar 2025
Employment Change 0.30 0.20 percent Mar 2025
Employment Rate 67.10 67.30 percent Mar 2025
Full Time Employment 3769.70 3807.10 Thousand Mar 2025
Job Vacancies 170382.00 171946.00 Mar 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.50 71.50 percent Mar 2025
Labour Costs 119.42 117.71 points Jun 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 2.10 2.00 percent Mar 2025
Minimum Wages 2112.00 2070.00 EUR/Month Dec 2025
Part Time Employment 1243.30 1226.10 Thousand Mar 2025
Population 11.90 11.82 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 103.70 103.63 points Jun 2025
Retirement Age Men 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 65.00 65.00 Years Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 571917.00 534770.00 Jul 2025
Unemployment Rate 5.80 6.00 percent Jul 2025
Wage Growth 1.10 0.90 percent Mar 2025
Wages 4076.00 3886.00 EUR/Month Dec 2022
Wages in Manufacturing 112.10 136.60 points Mar 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.20 15.20 percent Jun 2025



Belgium Employed Persons
In Belgium, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4299.40 4297.30 4299.40 3010.70 1980 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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