Belgium GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Belgium's gdp per capita ppp was $75,882 in 2025, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Belgium's gdp per capita ppp stood at $75,882 in 2025, a rise of +$2,368 from 2024. The IMF projects $75,882 by 2025. Belgium ranked 19th globally.
Belgium's GDP per Capita PPP has experienced significant growth over the past 46 years, with the latest value standing at $75,882.37 in 2025. This figure represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of $11,668.10 in 1980, indicating a steady improvement in the country's standard of living. The peak of $75,882.37 in 2025 is comparable to that of other developed economies, such as Malta, which ranks 12th globally with a GDP per Capita PPP of $78,710.89. Austria, a peer country, ranks 17th with a GDP per Capita PPP of $74,852.29, showing Belgium's relative position within the European economic landscape. The upward trend in Belgium's GDP per Capita PPP is expected to continue, driven by an aging population and the need for sustained economic growth to address the country's pension and healthcare systems. A decline in the working-age population could potentially alter this trajectory, necessitating policy adjustments to maintain Belgium's economic competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $86,347 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $83,925 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $81,707 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $79,718 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $77,705 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $75,882 | - | - |
| 2025 | $75,882 | +$2,368 | #19 |
| 2024 | $73,514 | +$1,963 | #23 |
| 2023 | $71,946 | +$3,032 | #22 |
| 2022 | $69,128 | +$7,083 | #21 |
| 2021 | $60,669 | +$4,471 | #25 |
| 2020 | $56,120 | −$758 | #22 |
| 2019 | $56,712 | +$4,115 | #26 |
| 2018 | $52,467 | +$2,107 | #26 |
| 2017 | $50,256 | +$1,326 | #26 |
| 2016 | $48,415 | +$202 | #26 |
| 2015 | $46,072 | −$1,241 | #28 |
| 2014 | $45,148 | −$724 | #30 |
| 2013 | $43,864 | −$1,355 | #31 |
| 2012 | $42,484 | −$2,116 | #29 |
| 2011 | $41,245 | −$2,261 | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belgium's gdp per capita ppp was $75,882 in 2025. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Belgium's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $75,882 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Belgium was $11,668 in 1980.
Belgium ranks 19th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $75,882 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Belgium in 2025 was $75,882. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Belgium GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}