Belgium Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Belgium's unemployment rate was 6.20% in April 2026, down from 6.27% the previous month. A year earlier it stood at 6.10%.
Belgium's unemployment rate stands at 6.20% as of April 2026. The unemployment rate currently sits at 6.20% (down from 6.27% in the prior month). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 4.90% and 8.90%, and is 0.10% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Belgium ranks #95 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 6.27% in the previous month, and compares with a year-earlier 6.10%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 6.20% |
| Mar 2026 | 6.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 6.30% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.30% |
| Dec 2025 | 6.20% |
| Nov 2025 | 6.40% |
| Oct 2025 | 6.40% |
| Sep 2025 | 6.17% |
Data: Source: OECD (terms permit extract/distribute, incl. commercial, with citation). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Belgium in 2026?
Belgium's unemployment rate was 6.20% in April 2026, down from 6.27% the previous month. A year earlier it stood at 6.10%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Belgium?
It fell in the latest reading — 6.20% in April 2026 versus 6.27% a month earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.