Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium
Belgium: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium, 1989–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium is 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium peaked at 89.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008 and was at its lowest, 83.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2020.
Belgium ranks 20th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1991 | 85.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 87.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 87.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 87.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 88.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 86.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 87.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 87.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 88.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 88.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 88.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 89.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 88.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 88.43 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 86.31 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 86.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 86.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 86.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 85.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 85.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 84.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 84.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 85.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 83.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 86.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 86.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 85.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 86.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1 |
| 1990s | 86.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 87.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 2000s | 88.21 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.43 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 83.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 86.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 17 Denmark 86.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 18 Spain 86.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 19 OECD 86.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 21 Finland 84.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 22 Chile 83.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 23 Colombia 83.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Belgium was 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 89.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2008.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Belgium ranks 20th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.