Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age … country in Belgium
Belgium: Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age … country was 3.7 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.7
Change on year
down 17.8%
World rank
16th
of 21 countries
All-time high
17.9
in 2013
All-time low
0
in 2009
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Belgium, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 3.7 for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in 2025.
The figure is down 17.8% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Belgium peaked at 17.9 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
That places Belgium 16th out of 21 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age … country in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 6.6 | — |
| 2011 | 3.6 | -45.5% |
| 2012 | 8.1 | +125.0% |
| 2013 | 17.9 | +121.0% |
| 2014 | 8.6 | -52.0% |
| 2015 | 2.8 | -67.4% |
| 2016 | 7.2 | +157.1% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | -51.4% |
| 2018 | 6.4 | +82.9% |
| 2019 | 7.4 | +15.6% |
| 2020 | 7.3 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 6.1 | -16.4% |
| 2022 | 3.8 | -37.7% |
| 2023 | 4.5 | +18.4% |
| 2024 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3.7 | -17.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 3.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.05, 73% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 3.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5, 74% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.21 | 2.8 | 17.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.98 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 6 |
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 level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Belgium?
- Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Belgium was 3.7 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9 in 2013.
- What is the lowest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of?
- Belgium ranks 16th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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