Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Belgium
Belgium: Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists was 61.2 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
61.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
20th
of 45 countries
All-time high
68.5 Thousand persons
in 2010
All-time low
43.1 Thousand persons
in 2004
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Belgium, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Belgium is 61.2 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Belgium peaked at 68.5 Thousand persons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 43.1 Thousand persons, in 2004.
That places Belgium 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 43.1 Thousand persons | — |
| 2005 | 48.8 Thousand persons | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 54.9 Thousand persons | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 67.1 Thousand persons | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 68.3 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 66.4 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 68.5 Thousand persons | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 54.8 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 58.2 Thousand persons | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 51.1 Thousand persons | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 47.4 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 44.8 Thousand persons | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 46.1 Thousand persons | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 51.9 Thousand persons | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 56.5 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 55.3 Thousand persons | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 53.5 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 56 Thousand persons | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 51.8 Thousand persons | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 53.4 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 54.9 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 61.2 Thousand persons | +11.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 61.2 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 46.8 Thousand persons, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 61.2 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.2 Thousand persons, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.1 Thousand persons | 43.1 Thousand persons | 68.3 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 53.46 Thousand persons | 44.8 Thousand persons | 68.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.13 Thousand persons | 51.8 Thousand persons | 61.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More work & labour data for Belgium
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1676 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1614 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1395 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,349 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 139 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,498 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,563 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,061 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Belgium?
- Employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists in Belgium was 61.2 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 68.5 Thousand persons in 2010.
- What is the lowest employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.1 Thousand persons in 2004.
- How does Belgium rank for employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists?
- Belgium ranks 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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