Belgium Highest Unemployment Rate
11.50%
The highest unemployment rate in Belgium was 11.50% in 1982. The top 5 years were: 1982 (11.50%), 1984 (10.83%), 1983 (10.74%), 1985 (10.12%), 1986 (10.05%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 10.83% | +0.08pp | 37th |
| 1983 | 10.74% | −0.76pp | 35th |
| 1982 | 11.50% | +1.50pp | 37th |
| 1998 | 9.32% | +0.10pp | 116th |
| 1995 | 9.34% | −0.41pp | 122nd |
| 1985 | 10.12% | −0.71pp | 39th |
| 1981 | 10.00% | +1.70pp | 36th |
| 1997 | 8.95% | −0.60pp | 110th |
| 1996 | 9.48% | −0.20pp | 117th |
| 1994 | 9.65% | +1.02pp | 122nd |
| 1987 | 9.81% | −0.24pp | 43rd |
| 1986 | 10.05% | −0.07pp | 41st |
| 2017 | 7.09% | −0.75pp | 117th |
| 2016 | 7.83% | −0.84pp | 118th |
| 2015 | 8.48% | −0.18pp | 122nd |
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