GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Belgium
Belgium: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 664.56 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
664.56 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
22nd
of 211 countries
All-time high
664.56 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
26.71 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Belgium, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 664.56 billion current US$ for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Belgium peaked at 664.56 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.71 billion current US$, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 22nd of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 26.71 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 29.82 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1972 | 37.21 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1973 | 47.74 billion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1974 | 56.03 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1975 | 65.68 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1976 | 71.11 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 82.84 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 101.25 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 116.31 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1980 | 126.83 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 104.73 billion current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1982 | 92.10 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1983 | 87.18 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 83.35 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 86.27 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 120.02 billion current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1987 | 149.39 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1988 | 162.30 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 164.22 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 205.33 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1991 | 210.51 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 234.78 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 224.72 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 244.88 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 288.03 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 279.20 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 252.71 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 258.53 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 258.25 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 236.79 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 236.75 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 258.38 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 318.08 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 369.21 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 385.71 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 408.26 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 470.92 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 517.33 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 485.01 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 481.56 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 527.20 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 498.41 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 524.10 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 537.99 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 461.05 billion current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 474.27 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 500.91 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 542.64 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 536.73 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 529.69 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 598.52 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 593.62 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 644.65 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 664.56 billion current US$ | +3.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 664.56 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 7.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 664.56 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 93.20 billion current US$, 7.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63.47 billion current US$ | 26.71 billion current US$ | 116.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 117.64 billion current US$ | 83.35 billion current US$ | 164.22 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 245.69 billion current US$ | 205.33 billion current US$ | 288.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 368.65 billion current US$ | 236.75 billion current US$ | 517.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 508.48 billion current US$ | 461.05 billion current US$ | 542.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 606.21 billion current US$ | 529.69 billion current US$ | 664.56 billion current US$ | 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 664.56 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 664.56 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.71 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gdp?
- Belgium ranks 22nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release