Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium
Belgium: Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing was 75,816 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
75,816 Million euro
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
12th
of 45 countries
All-time high
75,816 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
11,744 Million euro
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium is 75,816 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.0% on the previous year and up 92.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium peaked at 75,816 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11,744 Million euro, in 1990.
That places Belgium 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,744 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 12,864 Million euro | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 14,112 Million euro | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 15,889 Million euro | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 16,850 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 18,042 Million euro | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 18,752 Million euro | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 18,583 Million euro | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 19,185 Million euro | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 19,810 Million euro | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 20,420 Million euro | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 21,691 Million euro | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 22,848 Million euro | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 23,680 Million euro | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 24,848 Million euro | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 25,789 Million euro | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 27,273 Million euro | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 27,994 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 30,568 Million euro | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 32,674 Million euro | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 33,046 Million euro | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 35,468 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 36,683 Million euro | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 38,303 Million euro | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 39,451 Million euro | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 44,758 Million euro | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 45,774 Million euro | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 48,618 Million euro | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 50,807 Million euro | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 52,832 Million euro | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 56,000 Million euro | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 57,450 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 63,528 Million euro | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 69,584 Million euro | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 75,816 Million euro | +9.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 75,816 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,846 Million euro, 2.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 75,816 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 29,628 Million euro, 2.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,583 Million euro | 11,744 Million euro | 19,810 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,779 Million euro | 20,420 Million euro | 32,674 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,574 Million euro | 33,046 Million euro | 52,832 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,475 Million euro | 56,000 Million euro | 75,816 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium?
- Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing in Belgium was 75,816 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 75,816 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,744 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Belgium rank for expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on old age function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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