Belgium Inflation Rate
3.6%▲ +0.15 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Belgium's annual inflation rate rose to 3.56% in July 2026 from 3.41% in the previous month. The rate remains well below the all-time high of 16.31% recorded in November 1974. It is also below the 2026 peak of 4.08% reached in May.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6% | 3.4% | 16.3%Nov 1974 | -1.7%Jul 2009 | 1956 – 2026 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer Price Inflation | 8.7% | 3.5% | 36.0% | -14.9% | Apr 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Inflation Rate in Belgium averaged 2.3% from 1956 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 16.3% in Nov 1974 and a record low of -1.7% in Jul 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for Belgium. It is expressed as a percentage and reported monthly. The data series starts in January 1956. The all-time high was 16.31% in November 1974 and the all-time low was -1.68% in July 2009.
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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