Belgium Government Budget
-5.3%▼ −0.89 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The budget deficit widened to 5.3% of GDP in 2025 from 4.4% in the prior year. The deficit remains far from the all-time low of 16.0% recorded in 1981, and the last surplus was in 2006.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.3% | -4.4% | 0.2%Dec 2006 | -16.0%Dec 1981 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 106.3% | 103.9% | 138.9% | 76.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 23.0% | 22.5% | 27.3% | 21.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Belgium averaged -3.3% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 0.2% in Dec 2006 and a record low of -16.0% in Dec 1981. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The indicator measures the general government budget balance as a percentage of GDP for Belgium. It is reported on an annual basis, with the series spanning from 1980 to 2025. The balance is the difference between government revenue and expenditure, and it can be negative (deficit) or positive (surplus).
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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