Belgium Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Belgium Government Expenditure (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Belgium at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Belgium (2024)
54.1
% of GDP
+1.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.1 | +1.3pp |
| 2023 | 52.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 52.5 | -2.4pp |
| 2021 | 54.9 | -3.6pp |
| 2020 | 58.5 | +6.7pp |
| 2019 | 51.8 | -0.7pp |
| 2018 | 52.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 52.3 | -1.1pp |
| 2016 | 53.4 | -0.5pp |
| 2015 | 53.9 | -1.5pp |
| 2014 | 55.4 | -0.5pp |
| 2013 | 55.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2012 | 56.2 | +1.2pp |
| 2011 | 55.0 | +1.1pp |
| 2010 | 53.9 | -0.6pp |
| 2009 | 54.5 | +3.7pp |
| 2008 | 50.8 | +2.2pp |
| 2007 | 48.6 | -0.2pp |
| 2006 | 48.8 | -3.1pp |
| 2005 | 51.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 54.1 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.3pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 58.5 in 2020 and a trough of 48.6 in 2007.
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 government expenditure (% of gdp) in Belgium, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 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 58.5 % of GDP in 2020 and reached its lowest recorded value of 48.6 in 2007. The latest reading of 54.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.3pp.