Belgium Labour Force Participation Rate (2025)
Belgium's Labour Force Participation Rate: 71.9 % of population (15–64) in 2025, +1.1pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2025.
Belgium (2025)
71.9
% of population (15–64)
+1.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
21
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71.9 | +1.1pp |
| 2024 | 70.8 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 70.5 | unchanged |
| 2022 | 70.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2021 | 69.7 | +1.1pp |
| 2020 | 68.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2019 | 69 | +0.4pp |
| 2018 | 68.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 68 | +0.4pp |
| 2016 | 67.6 | unchanged |
| 2015 | 67.6 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 67.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 67.5 | +0.6pp |
| 2012 | 66.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 66.7 | -1pp |
| 2010 | 67.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2009 | 66.9 | -0.2pp |
| 2008 | 67.1 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 67.1 | +0.6pp |
| 2006 | 66.5 | -0.2pp |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 71.9 % of population (15–64) in 2025. The latest change was +1.1pp. Across 2005–2025 the series ranges from 66.5 % of population (15–64) in 2006 to 71.9 % of population (15–64) in 2025.
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in Belgium over time.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in Belgium over time. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2005–2025 (21 observations).
The series is at its highest recorded level, 71.9 % of population (15–64) in 2025, up from a low of 66.5 % of population (15–64) in 2006. The latest change was +1.1pp.