Belgium Economic Outlook
December 20, 2019
A second release confirmed economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, after slowing in the second quarter. Although domestic demand eased, it surpassed expectations thanks to surprisingly resilient private consumption. Meanwhile, the external sector weighed less on the overall expansion than in Q2, as a decline in imports cushioned a fall in exports. Turning to the fourth quarter, growth is expected to slow somewhat: Fixed investment likely remained subdued against the backdrop of weak external demand and lackluster sentiment in the construction and manufacturing sectors. That said, private consumption should buffer the slowdown thanks to a tighter labor market in October. Meanwhile, in politics, the country will most likely end the year without a federal government as negotiations drag on. The fiscal deficit is widening as a result of the lack of coordination, as regional governments begin to ramp up expenditure.Belgium Economic Growth
Growth is expected to soften next year as looming uncertainties weigh on sentiment. Although domestic demand is likely to stay healthy on upbeat private consumption, lingering uncertainties stemming from Brexit and a subdued Eurozone backdrop are seen weighing on investment. Difficulties in forming a federal government and risks of fiscal slippage continue to cloud the outlook. FocusEconomics analysts see growth at 1.1% in 2020, which is up 0.1 percentage points from last month’s forecast, and at 1.3% in 2021.Belgium Economy Data
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Belgium Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 0.10 | 0.15 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 1.12 | 0.65 % | Dec 31 |
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Belgium Economic News
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Belgium: Industrial production slows in November
January 24, 2020
In November, industrial output expanded 2.2% on an annual and seasonally adjusted basis, down from October’s 5.2% increase.
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Belgium: Economic sentiment improves in January
January 24, 2020
The consumer confidence indicator produced by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) rose to minus 6 in January from minus 8 in December.
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Belgium: Industrial production slows in October
December 23, 2019
In October, industrial output expanded 4.9% on an annual and seasonally adjusted basis, decelerating from September’s 8.0% increase.
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Belgium: Consumers turn more pessimistic in December
December 19, 2019
The consumer confidence indicator produced by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) fell to minus 8 in December from minus 6 in November, marking the first deterioration after two consecutive monthly improvements.
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Belgium: Second release confirms Q3 acceleration
November 29, 2019
A second national accounts estimate released by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) on 29 November confirmed economic activity accelerated in the third quarter.
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