Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belgium

Belgium: Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 65.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
65.13
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
35th
of 79 countries
All-time high
72.64
in 2015
All-time low
10.79
in 2002
Years of data
26
1999–2024

Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belgium, 1999–2024

204060801999201120241999: 18.22000: 17.82001: 16.62002: 10.82003: 11.82004: 11.72005: 172006: 17.42007: 14.12008: 16.12009: 16.32010: 15.72011: 132012: 72.32013: 69.82014: 62.62015: 72.62016: 69.12017: 60.32018: 62.52019: 68.92020: 67.42021: 62.52022: 65.22023: 67.12024: 65.1

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belgium is 65.13, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belgium peaked at 72.64 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 10.79, in 2002.

That places Belgium 35th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29) in Belgium, 1999 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1999 18.22
2000 17.84 -2.1%
2001 16.59 -7.0%
2002 10.79 -34.9%
2003 11.85 +9.8%
2004 11.68 -1.4%
2005 17.01 +45.6%
2006 17.39 +2.2%
2007 14.13 -18.8%
2008 16.09 +13.9%
2009 16.26 +1.1%
2010 15.7 -3.4%
2011 13.02 -17.1%
2012 72.31 +455.4%
2013 69.82 -3.4%
2014 62.56 -10.4%
2015 72.64 +16.1%
2016 69.1 -4.9%
2017 60.32 -12.7%
2018 62.54 +3.7%
2019 68.86 +10.1%
2020 67.37 -2.2%
2021 62.52 -7.2%
2022 65.24 +4.4%
2023 67.1 +2.8%
2024 65.13 -2.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 18.22 18.22 18.22 1
2000s 14.96 10.79 17.84 10
2010s 56.69 13.02 72.64 10
2020s 65.47 62.52 67.37 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 32 Denmark 73.87 compare
  2. 33 Angola 73.48 compare
  3. 34 Finland 65.72 compare
  4. 36 Portugal 60.67 compare
  5. 37 Mali 59.35 compare
  6. 38 Switzerland 52.73 compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belgium?
Youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Belgium was 65.13 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 72.64 in 2015.
What is the lowest youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 10.79 in 2002.
How does Belgium rank for youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Belgium ranks 35th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is youth time-related underemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth time-related underemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
79 places, 1,312 data points, 1996–2025
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With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Persons in time-related underemployment comprise all persons in employment, who satisfy the following three criteria during the reference period: a) are willing to work additional hours; b) are available to work additional hours i.e., are ready, within a specified subsequent period, to work additional hours, given opportunities for additional work; and c) worked less than a threshold relating to working time i.e., persons whose hours actually worked in all jobs during the reference period were below a threshold, to be chosen according to national circumstances. For details, refer to the Resolution concerning the measurement of underemployment and inadequate employment situations. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.