Belgium Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Belgium's gross savings was 22.87% in 2025, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Belgium's gross savings stood at 22.87% in 2025, a decline of +1.25% from 2024. The IMF projects 22.87% by 2025. Belgium ranked 77th globally.
Belgium's gross savings have exhibited a moderate trajectory, oscillating between peaks and troughs over the past 46 years. The country's savings rate reached an all-time high of 28.88 in 1999, a phenomenon that may be attributed to the economic prosperity of the late 1990s. Conversely, the savings rate hit a low of 16.30 in 1983, likely influenced by the economic downturn of the early 1980s. As of 2025, Belgium's gross savings stand at 22.87, ranking 77 globally. This value is closely matched by peer countries such as São Tomé and Principe and Finland. The relatively stable savings rate observed in Belgium is a testament to the country's economic resilience, albeit at a lower level than its peak. A sustained economic growth or a significant increase in investment rates would be required to propel Belgium's gross savings back towards its historical peak, potentially altering its trajectory in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 23.51% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 23.37% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 23.22% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 22.90% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 22.78% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 22.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.87% | −1.25% | #77 |
| 2024 | 24.12% | −0.56% | #74 |
| 2023 | 25.38% | −0.23% | #69 |
| 2022 | 25.25% | −1.03% | #73 |
| 2021 | 26.31% | +1.35% | #71 |
| 2020 | 24.99% | +0.19% | #64 |
| 2019 | 24.80% | +0.17% | #74 |
| 2018 | 23.78% | −1.25% | #81 |
| 2017 | 23.95% | −0.79% | #79 |
| 2016 | 23.66% | −1.05% | #74 |
| 2015 | 23.96% | −0.07% | #75 |
| 2014 | 24.04% | +0.38% | #76 |
| 2013 | 23.81% | +0.30% | #75 |
| 2012 | 24.22% | +1.67% | #68 |
| 2011 | 23.36% | −0.66% | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belgium's gross savings was 22.87% in 2025. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Belgium's gross savings peaked at 28.88% in 1999.
The lowest gross savings in Belgium was 16.31% in 1983.
Belgium ranks 77th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's gross savings is projected to reach 22.87% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Belgium in 2025 was 22.87%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_gross-savings,
title = {Belgium Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}