Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Belgium

Belgium: Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose was 159 Per mille in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
159 Per mille
World rank
19th
of 35 countries
All-time high
161 Per mille
in 1988
All-time low
120 Per mille
in 1994
Years of data
7
1988–2020

Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Belgium, 1988–2020

0501001501988200420201988: 161 Per mille1994: 120 Per mille1999: 133 Per mille2005: 135 Per mille2010: 132 Per mille2015: 129 Per mille2020: 159 Per mille

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per mille.

Analysis

In 2020, structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Belgium stood at 159 Per mille.

That represents a change of up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Belgium peaked at 161 Per mille in 1988 and was at its lowest, 120 Per mille, in 1994.

Belgium ranks 19th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Belgium, 1988 to 2020.
Year Per mille Change
1988 161 Per mille —
1994 120 Per mille -25.5%
1999 133 Per mille +10.8%
2005 135 Per mille +1.5%
2010 132 Per mille -2.2%
2015 129 Per mille -2.3%
2020 159 Per mille +23.3%

Belgium compared with similar countries

  • Belgium's 159 Per mille is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 156 Per mille, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Belgium's 159 Per mille is above the median for high income countries, which is 159 Per mille, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 161 Per mille 161 Per mille 161 Per mille 1
1990s 126.5 Per mille 120 Per mille 133 Per mille 2
2000s 135 Per mille 135 Per mille 135 Per mille 1
2010s 130.5 Per mille 129 Per mille 132 Per mille 2
2020s 159 Per mille 159 Per mille 159 Per mille 1

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 17 Spain 170 Per mille compare
  2. 18 Hungary 163 Per mille compare
  3. 20 Cyprus 153 Per mille compare
  4. 21 Finland 144 Per mille compare
  5. 22 France 143 Per mille compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Belgium?
Structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Belgium was 159 Per mille in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 161 Per mille in 1988.
What is the lowest structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 120 Per mille in 1994.
How does Belgium rank for structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose?
Belgium ranks 19th out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
Is structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose
Unit
Per mille
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 200 data points, 1988–2020
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