HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium
Belgium: HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories was 2.7 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium, 1996–2025
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium is 2.7, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 80.0% on the previous year and up 125.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium peaked at 4.6 in 2004 and was at its lowest, -1.8, in 2000.
That places Belgium 11th out of 31 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.7 | — |
| 1997 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 0.2 | -77.8% |
| 1999 | 1.2 | +500.0% |
| 2000 | -1.8 | -250.0% |
| 2001 | 2.8 | -255.6% |
| 2002 | 1 | -64.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4 | -60.0% |
| 2004 | 4.6 | +1050.0% |
| 2005 | 3 | -34.8% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | -16.7% |
| 2007 | -0.1 | -104.0% |
| 2008 | 0.7 | -800.0% |
| 2009 | 0.9 | +28.6% |
| 2010 | 2 | +122.2% |
| 2011 | 0.8 | -60.0% |
| 2012 | 0.9 | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 2.5 | +177.8% |
| 2014 | 1 | -60.0% |
| 2015 | 1.2 | +20.0% |
| 2016 | 1.8 | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 1.1 | -38.9% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | -54.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +200.0% |
| 2021 | 1.2 | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | +150.0% |
| 2023 | 3.3 | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 1.5 | -54.5% |
| 2025 | 2.7 | +80.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 2.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.1, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 2.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.2, 2.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1050.0% | 0.4 | 4.6 |
| 2008 | +800.0% | -0.1 | 0.7 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.75 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.4 | -1.8 | 4.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium?
- Hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories in Belgium was 2.7 in 2025, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6 in 2004.
- What is the lowest hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.8 in 2000.
- How does Belgium rank for hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories?
- Belgium ranks 11th out of 31 countries with data for 2025.
- Is hicp - other articles of clothing and clothing accessories rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Other articles of clothing and clothing accessories (Annual average rate of change, Eurostat). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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