Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Belgium
Belgium: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 489.67 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure in Belgium is 489.67 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure in Belgium peaked at 489.67 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.50 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 110th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 25.16 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1972 | 28.36 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 32.53 billion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1974 | 38.02 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1975 | 44.15 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 50.17 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 55.29 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 59.80 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 65.20 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 71.32 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 77.47 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1982 | 84.32 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 89.53 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 95.33 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 101.72 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 105.13 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 108.69 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 112.35 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 119.78 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 126.57 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 134.81 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 140.53 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 144.46 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 151.15 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 156.52 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 161.14 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 165.42 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 172.17 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 177.74 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 188.06 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 194.87 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 201.32 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 207.18 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 215.01 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 224.10 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 234.07 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 244.87 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 258.15 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 264.00 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 276.47 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 286.87 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 297.54 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 304.02 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 309.88 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 315.77 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 324.09 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 335.59 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 348.11 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 358.89 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 345.44 billion current LCU | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 372.88 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 421.11 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 451.79 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 470.10 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 489.67 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 489.67 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 326.40 billion current LCU, 1.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 489.67 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 433.95 billion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.12 billion current LCU | 22.50 billion current LCU | 65.20 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.56 billion current LCU | 71.32 billion current LCU | 119.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 153.05 billion current LCU | 126.57 billion current LCU | 177.74 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 223.16 billion current LCU | 188.06 billion current LCU | 264.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 315.72 billion current LCU | 276.47 billion current LCU | 358.89 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 425.16 billion current LCU | 345.44 billion current LCU | 489.67 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0205 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,248 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 911.55 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure in Belgium?
- Final consumption expenditure in Belgium was 489.67 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 489.67 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.50 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for final consumption expenditure?
- Belgium ranks 110th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.