The number of unemployed persons in Belgium increased to 571917 in July of 2025 from 534770 in June of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Belgium averaged 521950.79 from 1980 until 2025, 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 4299.40 4297.30 Thousand Mar 2025
Employment Change 0.30 0.20 percent Mar 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 71.50 71.50 percent Mar 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



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
571917.00 534770.00 636067.00 322310.00 1980 - 2025 Monthly
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