Belgium Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64
Belgium Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64 published by Eurostat, covering Belgium at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Belgium (2024)
59.4
% of population (55–64)
+1.6pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (55–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.4 | +1.6pp |
| 2023 | 57.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2022 | 56.6 | +2.1pp |
| 2021 | 54.5 | +1.2pp |
| 2020 | 53.3 | +1.2pp |
| 2019 | 52.1 | +1.8pp |
| 2018 | 50.3 | +2.0pp |
| 2017 | 48.3 | +2.9pp |
| 2016 | 45.4 | +1.4pp |
| 2015 | 44.0 | +1.3pp |
| 2014 | 42.7 | +1.0pp |
| 2013 | 41.7 | +2.2pp |
| 2012 | 39.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2011 | 38.7 | +1.4pp |
| 2010 | 37.3 | +2.0pp |
| 2009 | 35.3 | +0.8pp |
| 2008 | 34.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2007 | 34.4 | +2.4pp |
| 2006 | 32.0 | +0.2pp |
| 2005 | 31.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 59.4 % of population (55–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.6pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 59.4 in 2024 and a trough of 31.8 in 2005.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks belgium employment rate: workers aged 55–64 in Belgium, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 59.4 % of population (55–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 31.8 in 2005. The latest reading of 59.4 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.6pp.