Europe & Central Asia
Belgium Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
5.9%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+3.6%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.6%
Recorded in 1994
Record Low
5.4%
Recorded in 2019
10-Year Average
6.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.9% | 0.2% | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 5.7% | 0.2% | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 5.5% | 0.0% | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | 0.7% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 0.7% | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 5.5% | 0.2% | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 5.4% | 0.6% | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | 1.1% | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | 0.7% | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Europe & Central Asia · Unemployment
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
