Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was 4.94 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium is 4.94 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 562.8% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 27.34 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -21.58 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Belgium ranks 119th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 19.91 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 2005 | 10.97 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2006 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2007 | 19.07 % change on previous year | +141.3% |
| 2008 | 17.95 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2009 | -21.58 % change on previous year | -220.2% |
| 2010 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2011 | 19.26 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 2012 | -5.01 % change on previous year | -126.0% |
| 2013 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 2014 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2015 | -18.92 % change on previous year | -1017.5% |
| 2016 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 2017 | 10.92 % change on previous year | +102.2% |
| 2018 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2019 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2020 | -6.97 % change on previous year | +208.5% |
| 2021 | 27.34 % change on previous year | -492.5% |
| 2022 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2023 | -5.27 % change on previous year | -160.3% |
| 2024 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -79.7% |
| 2025 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -562.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 4.94 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.34 % change on previous year, 67% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 4.94 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.75 % change on previous year, 56% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.57 % change on previous year | -21.58 % change on previous year | 19.91 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.54 % change on previous year | -18.92 % change on previous year | 19.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.62 % change on previous year | -6.97 % change on previous year | 27.34 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 116 Finland 4.99 % change on previous year compare
- 117 United States 4.97 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Comoros 4.95 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Brazil 4.87 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Jordan 4.87 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Philippines 4.73 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
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- 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$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium was 4.94 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 27.34 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.58 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 119th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.