Other investment, Currency and deposits in Belgium
Belgium: Other investment, Currency and deposits was 528.21 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
528.21 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 28.6%
World rank
14th
of 173 countries
All-time high
575.14 billion US dollar
in 2008
All-time low
9.56 billion US dollar
in 1984
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Other investment, Currency and deposits in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, currency and deposits in Belgium stood at 528.21 billion US dollar.
The figure is up 28.6% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, currency and deposits in Belgium peaked at 575.14 billion US dollar in 2008 and was at its lowest, 9.56 billion US dollar, in 1984.
That places Belgium 14th 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, Currency and deposits in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 11.65 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 11.68 billion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 9.83 billion US dollar | -15.8% |
| 1984 | 9.56 billion US dollar | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 12.01 billion US dollar | +25.7% |
| 1986 | 16.43 billion US dollar | +36.8% |
| 1987 | 21.20 billion US dollar | +29.1% |
| 1988 | 20.27 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 24.66 billion US dollar | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 34.25 billion US dollar | +38.8% |
| 1991 | 35.91 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 42.44 billion US dollar | +18.2% |
| 1993 | 47.30 billion US dollar | +11.5% |
| 1994 | 55.03 billion US dollar | +16.3% |
| 1995 | 52.01 billion US dollar | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 59.88 billion US dollar | +15.1% |
| 1997 | 55.47 billion US dollar | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 64.60 billion US dollar | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 67.11 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 70.53 billion US dollar | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 75.98 billion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 61.91 billion US dollar | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 77.04 billion US dollar | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 96.47 billion US dollar | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 66.52 billion US dollar | -31.0% |
| 2006 | 72.20 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 87.89 billion US dollar | +21.7% |
| 2008 | 575.14 billion US dollar | +554.4% |
| 2009 | 538.42 billion US dollar | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 479.64 billion US dollar | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 463.52 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 397.76 billion US dollar | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 392.74 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 344.54 billion US dollar | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 305.86 billion US dollar | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 326.26 billion US dollar | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 317.19 billion US dollar | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 270.76 billion US dollar | -14.6% |
| 2019 | 303.02 billion US dollar | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 307.44 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 307.02 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 302.15 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 371.86 billion US dollar | +23.1% |
| 2024 | 410.63 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2025 | 528.21 billion US dollar | +28.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.26 billion US dollar | 9.56 billion US dollar | 24.66 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 51.40 billion US dollar | 34.25 billion US dollar | 67.11 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 172.21 billion US dollar | 61.91 billion US dollar | 575.14 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 360.13 billion US dollar | 270.76 billion US dollar | 479.64 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 371.22 billion US dollar | 302.15 billion US dollar | 528.21 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 11 Canada 682.56 billion US dollar compare
- 12 China 635.40 billion US dollar compare
- 13 Switzerland 582.34 billion US dollar compare
- 15 Russian Federation 465.27 billion US dollar compare
- 16 Italy 357.04 billion US dollar compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 289.49 billion US dollar compare
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)
- 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 other investment, currency and deposits in Belgium?
- Other investment, currency and deposits in Belgium was 528.21 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, currency and deposits recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 575.14 billion US dollar in 2008.
- What is the lowest other investment, currency and deposits recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.56 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does Belgium rank for other investment, currency and deposits?
- Belgium ranks 14th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, currency and deposits rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. 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, Currency and deposits (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.