Non-performing loans of government in Belgium

Belgium: Non-performing loans of government was 196.01 Million units of national currency in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
196.01 Million units of national currency
Change on year
down 29.2%
World rank
21st
of 35 countries
All-time high
279.55 Million units of national currency
in 2021
All-time low
132.06 Million units of national currency
in 2017
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Non-performing loans of government in Belgium, 2017–2024

01002003002017202020242017: 132.1 Million units of national currency2018: 137.9 Million units of national currency2019: 165.8 Million units of national currency2020: 193 Million units of national currency2021: 279.6 Million units of national currency2022: 271.6 Million units of national currency2023: 276.8 Million units of national currency2024: 196 Million units of national currency

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million units of national currency.

Analysis

In 2024, non-performing loans of government in Belgium stood at 196.01 Million units of national currency.

The figure is down 29.2% on the previous year and up 48.4% over ten years.

That places Belgium 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Non-performing loans of government in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Non-performing loans of government in Belgium, 2017 to 2024.
Year Million units of national currency Change
2017 132.06 Million units of national currency —
2018 137.89 Million units of national currency +4.4%
2019 165.85 Million units of national currency +20.3%
2020 193.04 Million units of national currency +16.4%
2021 279.55 Million units of national currency +44.8%
2022 271.63 Million units of national currency -2.8%
2023 276.83 Million units of national currency +1.9%
2024 196.01 Million units of national currency -29.2%

Belgium compared with similar countries

  • Belgium's 196.01 Million units of national currency is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 842.39 Million units of national currency, 23% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Belgium's 196.01 Million units of national currency is below the median for high income countries, which is 695.4 Million units of national currency, 28% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 145.27 Million units of national currency 132.06 Million units of national currency 165.85 Million units of national currency 3
2020s 243.41 Million units of national currency 193.04 Million units of national currency 279.55 Million units of national currency 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 18 Germany 538.86 Million units of national currency compare
  2. 19 Portugal 438.56 Million units of national currency compare
  3. 20 Finland 239 Million units of national currency compare
  4. 22 Slovenia 167.82 Million units of national currency compare
  5. 22 Slovenia 167.82 Million units of national currency compare
  6. 24 Austria 151.46 Million units of national currency compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is non-performing loans of government in Belgium?
Non-performing loans of government in Belgium was 196.01 Million units of national currency in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest non-performing loans of government recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 279.55 Million units of national currency in 2021.
What is the lowest non-performing loans of government recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 132.06 Million units of national currency in 2017.
How does Belgium rank for non-performing loans of government?
Belgium ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is non-performing loans of government rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Non-performing loans of government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Non-performing loans of government
Unit
Million units of national currency
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 463 data points, 2010–2024
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