Belgiumʼs employment rate stabilises at 72.8%
In the second quarter of 2026, Belgiumʼs employment rate for people aged 20–64 was 72.8%. The unemployment rate among people aged 15–64 was 6.1%.
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In the second quarter of 2026, Belgiumʼs employment rate for people aged 20–64 was 72.8%. The unemployment rate among people aged 15–64 was 6.1%.
Consumer price inflation in Belgium rose to 3.97% in August 2026 from 3.56% in July. The consumer price index increased by 0.40% over the month.
The EU extended temporary protection for people displaced from Ukraine until 4 March 2028. New applicants face an additional military-obligations condition, while existing beneficiaries are unaffected.
In the first five months of 2026, Belgium issued 2,108 temporary protection certificates, including 2,102 to Ukrainian citizens. The same period recorded 1,407 refusal decisions concerning Ukrainian citizens.
In 2025, 177,094 people immigrated to Belgium and 129,532 emigrated. The positive migration balance fell by 28% compared with 2024.
By the end of January 2026, Belgium had issued 101,536 temporary protection certificates and about 70,600 displaced Ukrainians remained in the country. Regions were also gradually reducing subsidised accommodation.