Belgium 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$542.64 billion
↑ 8.33% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$47,487.21
↑ 7.84% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.88%
↑ 0.40pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.05%
↓ 0.07pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $500.91 billion | $542.64 billion | +8.33% |
| GDP per Capita | $44,035.32 | $47,487.21 | +7.84% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.47% | 1.88% | +0.40pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.13% | 2.05% | -0.07pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.09% | 5.94% | -1.15pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $542.64 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $47,487.21
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.88%
- Gross National Income
- $548.11 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.05%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.72%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.94%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -0.87%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Belgium's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $542.64 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Belgium for 2018 is $47,487.21. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Belgium for 2018 is 2.05%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Belgium's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.88%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Belgium for 2018 is 5.94%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.