Belgium Unemployment Rate

6.0% −0.3 pt

Jul 2026 · Monthly

Unemployment Rate in Belgium fell to 6.0% in Jul 2026 from 6.3% in Jun 2026.

Belgium Unemployment Rate, 1990–2026
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
6.0%6.3%10.1%Jan 19874.9%Apr 20201986 – 2026Monthly

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About this series

Unemployment Rate in Belgium averaged 7.5% from 1986 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 10.1% in Jan 1987 and a record low of 4.9% in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 1986.

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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