Other investment in Belgium
Belgium: Other investment was 787.46 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
787.46 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 22.5%
World rank
16th
of 173 countries
All-time high
955.74 billion US dollar
in 2007
All-time low
77.52 billion US dollar
in 1983
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Other investment in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 787.46 billion US dollar for other investment in 2025.
The figure is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment in Belgium peaked at 955.74 billion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.52 billion US dollar, in 1983.
That places Belgium 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 79.51 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 80.41 billion US dollar | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 77.52 billion US dollar | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 81.34 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 103.30 billion US dollar | +27.0% |
| 1986 | 133.53 billion US dollar | +29.3% |
| 1987 | 172.17 billion US dollar | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 163.61 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 187.00 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 229.78 billion US dollar | +22.9% |
| 1991 | 237.54 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 237.34 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 238.24 billion US dollar | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 279.20 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 1995 | 306.65 billion US dollar | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 302.84 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 290.47 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 295.04 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 281.41 billion US dollar | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 264.27 billion US dollar | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 249.93 billion US dollar | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 328.63 billion US dollar | +31.5% |
| 2003 | 458.90 billion US dollar | +39.6% |
| 2004 | 581.50 billion US dollar | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 609.13 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 743.83 billion US dollar | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 955.74 billion US dollar | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 867.01 billion US dollar | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 823.54 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 730.01 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 760.79 billion US dollar | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 708.58 billion US dollar | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 627.40 billion US dollar | -11.5% |
| 2014 | 568.35 billion US dollar | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 517.32 billion US dollar | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 539.64 billion US dollar | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 545.09 billion US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 468.06 billion US dollar | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 508.05 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 537.62 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 532.35 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 512.40 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 611.08 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 642.81 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 787.46 billion US dollar | +22.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.82 billion US dollar | 77.52 billion US dollar | 187.00 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 269.85 billion US dollar | 229.78 billion US dollar | 306.65 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.25 billion US dollar | 249.93 billion US dollar | 955.74 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 597.33 billion US dollar | 468.06 billion US dollar | 760.79 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 603.95 billion US dollar | 512.40 billion US dollar | 787.46 billion US dollar | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9057 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 55,021 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 3.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8015 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 48,692 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 0.9109 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6675 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment in Belgium?
- Other investment in Belgium was 787.46 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 955.74 billion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.52 billion US dollar in 1983.
- How does Belgium rank for other investment?
- Belgium ranks 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.