General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium is 4.82 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 2,190.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 17.55 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.34 % change on previous year, in 2006.
That places Belgium 130th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 17.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1983 | 10.49 % change on previous year | +116.8% |
| 1984 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1985 | 5.09 % change on previous year | +91.1% |
| 1986 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1987 | 0.7526 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1988 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +342.5% |
| 1989 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +59.9% |
| 1990 | 6.02 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 7.18 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1992 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1993 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 0.9607 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1995 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +178.6% |
| 1996 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1998 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 1999 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 2000 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +45.9% |
| 2003 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2005 | 9.84 % change on previous year | +396.8% |
| 2006 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2007 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -487.5% |
| 2008 | 7.03 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 2009 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2011 | 6.44 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 2012 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2013 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 2014 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 2015 | -0.2308 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 2016 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -1031.3% |
| 2017 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2018 | 4.02 % change on previous year | +207.3% |
| 2019 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2020 | 9.25 % change on previous year | +213.6% |
| 2021 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2022 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +132.5% |
| 2023 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2024 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2025 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.92 % change on previous year | 0.7526 % change on previous year | 17.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.75 % change on previous year | 0.9607 % change on previous year | 7.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.52 % change on previous year | -1.34 % change on previous year | 9.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.74 % change on previous year | -0.2308 % change on previous year | 6.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.96 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 127 Equatorial Guinea 4.89 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Norway 4.88 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Hong Kong 4.84 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Paraguay 4.7 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Germany 4.64 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Djibouti 4.61 % change on previous year compare
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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Belgium was 4.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 17.55 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.34 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Belgium rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 130th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,190.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.