What is capital intensity in Belgium?

Capital intensity in Belgium was 235 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 235 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1890.

How does Belgium rank for capital intensity?

Belgium ranks 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Belgium?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belgium data come from?

The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Capital intensity in Belgium

Name: Capital intensity in Belgium
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belgium: Capital intensity was 235 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

235

Change on year

up 1.3%

World rank

4th

of 23 countries

All-time high

235

in 2015

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Belgium, 1890–2015

Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capital intensity in Belgium is 235, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Belgium peaked at 235 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 12, in 1890.

That places Belgium 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	13	12	15	10
1900s	17.7	15	21	10
1910s	27.2	22	32	10
1920s	36.3	35	39	10
1930s	44.8	41	46	10
1940s	40.6	38	44	10
1950s	49.1	44	56	10
1960s	67.3	57	80	10
1970s	102.8	84	124	10
1980s	144	129	155	10
1990s	181.4	157	193	10
2000s	206.3	193	221	10
2010s	227.67	222	235	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Belgium?: Capital intensity in Belgium was 235 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 235 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1890.
How does Belgium rank for capital intensity?: Belgium ranks 4th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Belgium?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?: The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Capital intensity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.