Belgium vs United Kingdom: VAT rate by COICOP consumption purpose - experimental statistics

Belgium
0.0%
in 2021
United Kingdom
1.7%
in 2016
Belgium rank
34th
United Kingdom rank
32nd

VAT rate by COICOP consumption purpose - experimental statistics over time

  • Belgium
  • United Kingdom
0246200820142021

How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 1.7% against 0.0% in Belgium, a difference of 1.7%.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 34th and United Kingdom ranks 32nd of 37 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2000s 6.0% 0.0% 6.0% Belgium
2010s 6.0% 1.0% 5.0% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher vat rate by coicop consumption purpose - experimental statistics, Belgium or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 1.7% against 0.0% in Belgium as of 2016.
What is the difference in vat rate by coicop consumption purpose - experimental statistics between Belgium and United Kingdom?
1.7%, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United Kingdom?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2016.
How do Belgium and United Kingdom rank globally for vat rate by coicop consumption purpose - experimental statistics?
Belgium ranks 34th and United Kingdom ranks 32nd of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as VAT rate by COICOP consumption purpose - experimental statistics. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
VAT rate by COICOP consumption purpose - experimental statistics
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 478 data points, 2008–2021
Last refreshed