Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium
Belgium: Non-fatal occupational injury rates was 1,445 per 100,000 employees in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium, 2000–2022
Source: International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 employees.
Analysis
The most recent figure for non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium is 1,445 per 100,000 employees, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.6% on the previous year and down 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium peaked at 6,996 per 100,000 employees in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,403 per 100,000 employees, in 2015.
Belgium ranks 24th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,979 per 100,000 employees | 2,546 per 100,000 employees | 5,072 per 100,000 employees | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,970 per 100,000 employees | 1,403 per 100,000 employees | 2,550 per 100,000 employees | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,585 per 100,000 employees | 1,445 per 100,000 employees | 6,996 per 100,000 employees | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium?
- Non-fatal occupational injury rates in Belgium was 1,445 per 100,000 employees in 2022, according to International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest non-fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 6,996 per 100,000 employees in 2020.
- What is the lowest non-fatal occupational injury rates recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,403 per 100,000 employees in 2015.
- How does Belgium rank for non-fatal occupational injury rates?
- Belgium ranks 24th out of 79 countries with data for 2022.
- Is non-fatal occupational injury rates rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Non-fatal occupational injury rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Non-fatal occupational injuries among employees, by sex and migrant status (per 100,000 employees)