Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.09 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.09 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 525.1%
World rank
133rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
44.04 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-22.22 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium is 5.09 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 525.1% on the previous year and up 130.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 44.04 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -22.22 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Belgium 133rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 22.57 % change on previous year | +146.0% |
| 1973 | 44.04 % change on previous year | +95.1% |
| 1974 | 33.31 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1975 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1976 | 14.58 % change on previous year | +606.5% |
| 1977 | 16.27 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 18.11 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 27.47 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 1980 | 11.76 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1981 | -12.4 % change on previous year | -205.5% |
| 1982 | -6.33 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1983 | -5.05 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1984 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -133.4% |
| 1985 | -0.3835 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 1986 | 24.67 % change on previous year | -6533.9% |
| 1987 | 22.23 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1988 | 14.59 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1989 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1990 | 21.95 % change on previous year | +146.2% |
| 1991 | -0.0366 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1992 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -20627.5% |
| 1993 | -9.99 % change on previous year | -233.0% |
| 1994 | 12.89 % change on previous year | -229.0% |
| 1995 | 20.74 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 1996 | -0.0376 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1997 | -4.99 % change on previous year | +13165.7% |
| 1998 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0096 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 2000 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +56481.2% |
| 2001 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 2002 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -292.7% |
| 2003 | 20.13 % change on previous year | +320.7% |
| 2004 | 20.33 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 11.17 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2006 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 17.57 % change on previous year | +82.4% |
| 2008 | 18.8 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2009 | -22.22 % change on previous year | -218.2% |
| 2010 | 10.91 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 2011 | 18.55 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 2012 | -5.65 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 2013 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2014 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2015 | -16.45 % change on previous year | -595.5% |
| 2016 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 2017 | 10.96 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 2018 | 10.06 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2019 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 2020 | -6.99 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2021 | 27.53 % change on previous year | -494.1% |
| 2022 | 8.89 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2023 | -5.36 % change on previous year | -160.3% |
| 2024 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2025 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -525.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.84 % change on previous year | 2.06 % change on previous year | 44.04 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.97 % change on previous year | -12.4 % change on previous year | 24.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.97 % change on previous year | -9.99 % change on previous year | 21.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.32 % change on previous year | -22.22 % change on previous year | 20.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.68 % change on previous year | -16.45 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 % change on previous year | -6.99 % change on previous year | 27.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 130 South Africa 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 131 France 5.21 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Hungary 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Finland 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Honduras 4.8 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Puerto Rico 4.64 % change on previous year compare
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- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 0.463 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 28,127 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.3781 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 22,972 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 8.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7627 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Belgium was 5.09 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 44.04 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.22 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 133rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.9%. 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 (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.