Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium
Belgium: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate was 5.78 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium, 2000–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium is 5.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 184.7% on the previous year and up 189.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium peaked at 13.28 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Belgium ranks 67th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 4.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2003 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 2.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 3.97 % change on previous year | +100.2% |
| 2008 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 4.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2013 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 2 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 1.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 13.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2024 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2026 | 5.78 % change on previous year | +184.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.02 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 13.28 % change on previous year | 7 |
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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 monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium?
- Monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate in Belgium was 5.78 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 13.28 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Belgium rank for monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate?
- Belgium ranks 67th out of 168 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage (local currency), annual growth rate rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Monthly minimum wage International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.