GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Belgium
Belgium: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 613.98 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
613.98 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
117th
of 211 countries
All-time high
613.98 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
33.10 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Belgium, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Belgium stood at 613.98 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Belgium peaked at 613.98 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 33.10 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 117th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 33.10 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 36.27 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 40.60 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 46.13 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 54.11 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 59.88 billion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 68.06 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 73.60 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 79.04 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 84.54 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 91.94 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 96.39 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 104.31 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 110.51 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 119.39 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 126.98 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 132.91 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 138.26 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 147.94 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 160.41 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 170.10 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 178.20 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 187.12 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 192.72 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 203.11 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 210.49 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 214.29 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 224.10 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 232.62 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 242.31 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 256.38 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 264.33 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 273.26 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 281.20 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 296.82 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 310.04 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 325.15 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 343.62 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 351.74 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 347.74 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 363.24 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 378.75 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 387.94 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 394.62 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 404.96 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 415.54 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 428.47 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 443.41 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 459.49 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 479.44 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 463.75 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 506.05 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 563.71 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 596.20 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 613.98 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 613.98 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 2.8× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 613.98 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 481.94 billion current LCU, 1.3× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57.53 billion current LCU | 33.10 billion current LCU | 84.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 122.90 billion current LCU | 91.94 billion current LCU | 160.41 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 205.51 billion current LCU | 170.10 billion current LCU | 242.31 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 305.03 billion current LCU | 256.38 billion current LCU | 351.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 415.58 billion current LCU | 363.24 billion current LCU | 479.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 548.74 billion current LCU | 463.75 billion current LCU | 613.98 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More population data for Belgium
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0945 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 12,091 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2011 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0085 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.166 (2100)
- Population density 365.29 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,216 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Belgium?
- Gdp in Belgium was 613.98 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 613.98 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.10 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gdp?
- Belgium ranks 117th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release