Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in Belgium
Belgium: Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency was 476.2 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in Belgium, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in Belgium stood at 476.2. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in Belgium peaked at 476.2 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 14.64, in 1960.
Belgium ranks 113th of 194 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14.64 | — |
| 1961 | 15.55 | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 16.62 | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 17.88 | +7.6% |
| 1964 | 20.01 | +11.9% |
| 1965 | 21.81 | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 23.42 | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 25.1 | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 26.84 | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 29.77 | +10.9% |
| 1970 | 33.1 | +11.2% |
| 1971 | 36.27 | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 40.6 | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 46.13 | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 54.11 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 59.88 | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 68.06 | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 73.61 | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 79.05 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 84.54 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 91.94 | +8.8% |
| 1981 | 96.4 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 104.31 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 110.51 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 119.39 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 126.98 | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 132.91 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 138.27 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 147.94 | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 160.41 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 170.1 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 178.2 | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 187.12 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 192.73 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 203.11 | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 210.49 | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 214.28 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 224.1 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 232.62 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 242.3 | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 256.39 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 264.33 | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 273.25 | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 281.2 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 296.81 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 310.05 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 325.16 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 343.62 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 351.73 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 346.47 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 363.14 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 375.97 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 386.17 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 392.88 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 403 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 416.7 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 430.08 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 444.99 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 460.42 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 476.2 | +3.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 476.2 is above the median for high income countries, which is 434.67, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 476.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 590.04, 81% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.17 | 14.64 | 29.77 | 10 |
| 1970s | 57.53 | 33.1 | 84.54 | 10 |
| 1980s | 122.91 | 91.94 | 160.41 | 10 |
| 1990s | 205.51 | 170.1 | 242.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 304.9 | 256.39 | 351.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 414.96 | 363.14 | 476.2 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
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- 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 gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in Belgium?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in Belgium was 476.2 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 476.2 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.64 in 1960.
- How does Belgium rank for gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency?
- Belgium ranks 113th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.