Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 9.88 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium is 9.88 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 215.5% on the previous year and up 167.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 37.13 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -18.37 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Belgium ranks 79th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 22.83 % change on previous year | +90.0% |
| 1973 | 30.58 % change on previous year | +34.0% |
| 1974 | 20.29 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1975 | 16.99 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1976 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1977 | 17.73 % change on previous year | +105.5% |
| 1978 | 22.6 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 1979 | 16.02 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1980 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 1981 | -18.37 % change on previous year | -281.1% |
| 1982 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1983 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1984 | -4.51 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1985 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -164.3% |
| 1986 | 37.13 % change on previous year | +1180.9% |
| 1987 | 25.21 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1988 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 1989 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1990 | 25.75 % change on previous year | +1524.8% |
| 1991 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1992 | 10.63 % change on previous year | +373.3% |
| 1993 | -5.08 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 1994 | 8.46 % change on previous year | -266.6% |
| 1995 | 17.28 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 1996 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 1997 | -10.15 % change on previous year | +326.7% |
| 1998 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 1999 | -0.4375 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
| 2000 | -7.27 % change on previous year | +1560.5% |
| 2001 | -0.8247 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 2002 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -943.0% |
| 2003 | 23.39 % change on previous year | +236.4% |
| 2004 | 16.64 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2005 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 2006 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 15.24 % change on previous year | +161.0% |
| 2008 | 13.82 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2009 | -7.55 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2010 | -0.1457 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 2011 | 11.39 % change on previous year | -7916.1% |
| 2012 | -5.4 % change on previous year | -147.4% |
| 2013 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -185.0% |
| 2014 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2015 | -14.7 % change on previous year | -648.8% |
| 2016 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2017 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2018 | 9.74 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 2019 | -2.83 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 2020 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2021 | 12.51 % change on previous year | -649.5% |
| 2022 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2023 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +158.7% |
| 2024 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2025 | 9.88 % change on previous year | +215.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.63 % change on previous year | 8.63 % change on previous year | 30.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -18.37 % change on previous year | 37.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.89 % change on previous year | -10.15 % change on previous year | 25.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.17 % change on previous year | -7.55 % change on previous year | 23.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.45 % change on previous year | -14.7 % change on previous year | 11.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7 % change on previous year | -2.28 % change on previous year | 12.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium was 9.88 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 37.13 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.37 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Belgium rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 79th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.