Belgium Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Belgium's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +2.7pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Belgium (2025)
61.7
% of active population (25–64)
+2.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61.7 | +2.7pp |
| 2024 | 59 | +0.5pp |
| 2023 | 58.5 | -0.8pp |
| 2022 | 59.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2021 | 58.7 | +2.1pp |
| 2020 | 56.6 | +2pp |
| 2019 | 54.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2018 | 54.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 54.3 | +3.2pp |
| 2016 | 51.1 | +0.6pp |
| 2015 | 50.5 | -0.6pp |
| 2014 | 51.1 | +1.5pp |
| 2013 | 49.6 | -0.7pp |
| 2012 | 50.3 | +0.7pp |
| 2011 | 49.6 | +0.3pp |
| 2010 | 49.3 | +1.1pp |
| 2009 | 48.2 | +1.2pp |
| 2008 | 47 | +0.3pp |
| 2007 | 46.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 46.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.7pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 61.7 in 2025 and a trough of 41.5 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
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 human resources in science & technology in Belgium, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 61.7 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 41.5 in 2000. The latest reading of 61.7 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +2.7pp.