Belgium GDP Per Capita (2026)
Belgium has a developed and highly connected European economy supported by services, manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, logistics, trade, finance, and international institutions. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s economic production compares with its population. Belgium’s central location and close integration with European markets contribute to its level of economic activity per resident. Explore Belgium’s latest GDP per capita data, historical developments, growth trends, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$65,112
Est. in USD
World Rank
#19
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.7%
+$4,110
Europe Rank
#14
Out of 43 countries
1. Belgium GDP Per Capita in 2026
Belgium maintains a substantial level of economic output per person, supported by advanced services, industrial activity, international trade, and efficient transport networks. GDP per capita adjusts total national production for population size, providing a standardized measure that can be compared with economies of different scales. It offers additional perspective on Belgium’s productivity and population-adjusted economic performance beyond total GDP alone.
2. Belgium GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Belgium GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,112 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $61,002 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | $56,796 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $55,482 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | $50,918 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | $51,833 | +12.8% |
| 2020 | $45,934 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | $46,858 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | $47,627 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | $44,111 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | $41,918 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $41,032 | -14.7% |
| 2014 | $48,129 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $47,056 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | $45,029 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | $47,916 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | $44,461 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | $45,056 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | $48,493 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | $44,497 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | $38,842 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | $36,945 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | $35,498 | +15.6% |
| 2003 | $30,708 | +22.6% |
| 2002 | $25,044 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | $23,067 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | $23,137 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | $25,309 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | $25,399 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | $24,879 | -9.6% |
| 1996 | $27,535 | -3.2% |
| 1995 | $28,459 | +20.5% |
| 1994 | $23,625 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | $21,724 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | $22,823 | +11.0% |
| 1991 | $20,564 | +2.2% |
| 1990 | $20,120 | +25.0% |
| 1989 | $16,098 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | $16,009 | +8.6% |
| 1987 | $14,741 | +24.1% |
| 1986 | $11,874 | +38.6% |
| 1985 | $8,569 | +3.9% |
| 1984 | $8,245 | -4.4% |
| 1983 | $8,626 | -5.5% |
| 1982 | $9,129 | -11.9% |
| 1981 | $10,366 | -17.3% |
| 1980 | $12,529 | — |
4. Belgium GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+25.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+55.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+67.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Belgium’s GDP per capita has evolved with changes in productivity, employment, investment, trade, inflation, population, and broader European economic conditions. Its open economy means developments in neighboring markets and international demand can also influence performance. Examining historical GDP per capita data helps reveal longer-term changes in output per resident and separates broader economic trends from temporary annual fluctuations.
5. Belgium GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Belgium
$65,112
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$32,556
$65,112
USD
Belgium’s GDP per capita is approximately
8.9%
above the
Europe average
and
158.6%
above the world average.
6. Belgium GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | San Marino | $70,187 |
| #12 | Austria | $67,761 |
| #13 | Germany | $65,303 |
| #14 | Belgium | $65,112 |
| #15 | United Kingdom | $61,056 |
| #16 | Finland | $60,130 |
| #17 | Malta | $53,560 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Belgium
Belgium GDP (Nominal)
$776.7 Billion
(2026)
Belgium GDP Per Capita
$65,112
(2026)
Belgium’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for the number of residents. Total GDP highlights Belgium’s overall economic size and role within Europe, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer basis for comparing economic output per person. Together, the indicators offer complementary views of national economic performance.
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8. Belgium GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $66,590 | +2.3% |
| 2028 | $68,050 | +2.2% |
| 2029 | $69,840 | +2.6% |
| 2030 | $71,562 | +2.5% |
Belgium GDP per capita is projected to reach $71,562 by 2030, representing a 9.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Belgium GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Belgium GDP per capita is estimated at $65,112 in 2026.
It ranks #19 globally and #14 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 6.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 25.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 55.3%.
It is approximately 8.9% above the Europe average.
It is approximately 158.6% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $71,562 by 2030, 9.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Belgium GDP Per Capita FAQs
Belgium GDP per capita is estimated at $65,112 in 2026.
Belgium ranks #19 globally and #14 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.7% compared with 2025.
Belgium GDP per capita was approximately $41,032 in 2015.
Belgium GDP per capita is approximately 8.9% above the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.