Gross domestic savings in Belgium
Belgium: Gross domestic savings was 172.15 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in Belgium is 172.15 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Belgium peaked at 172.15 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.55 billion current US$, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 28th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.55 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 9.13 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1972 | 11.22 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1973 | 14.08 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1974 | 16.66 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 17.25 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 18.69 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 20.61 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 24.65 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 26.61 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 28.45 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 20.56 billion current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1982 | 17.65 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1983 | 16.55 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 16.80 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 17.16 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 25.08 billion current US$ | +46.2% |
| 1987 | 31.96 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 39.04 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1989 | 41.60 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 52.54 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 51.26 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 58.45 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 56.28 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 62.65 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 73.85 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 69.25 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 66.17 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 67.19 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 68.81 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 63.10 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 62.22 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 68.02 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 83.73 billion current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 101.76 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2005 | 106.91 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 114.37 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 135.34 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 137.66 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 116.79 billion current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 115.04 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 127.88 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 116.14 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 120.32 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 126.32 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 110.69 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 115.53 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 121.80 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 131.54 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 134.96 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 135.14 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 157.51 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 148.03 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 162.27 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 162.16 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 172.15 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.75 billion current US$ | 8.55 billion current US$ | 26.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.48 billion current US$ | 16.55 billion current US$ | 41.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.64 billion current US$ | 51.26 billion current US$ | 73.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.99 billion current US$ | 62.22 billion current US$ | 137.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.02 billion current US$ | 110.69 billion current US$ | 134.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.21 billion current US$ | 135.14 billion current US$ | 172.15 billion current US$ | 6 |
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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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9794 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 59,497 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 7.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.01 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 61,517 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8961 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Belgium?
- Gross domestic savings in Belgium was 172.15 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 172.15 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.55 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for gross domestic savings?
- Belgium ranks 28th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. 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 Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.