Inflation in Belgium
Harmonized consumer price inflation averaged 2.7% in the ten years to 2024. The 2024 average figure was 4.3%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Belgium Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Belgium from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Belgium Inflation Data
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.4 | 3.2 | 10.3 | 2.3 | 4.3 |
Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | 0.4 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 0.5 | 4.4 |
Harmonized inflation eases in May
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation dropped to 2.8% in May, from April’s 3.1%. May's figure marked the lowest inflation rate since January 2024 as prices for food, housing and utilities, and hospitality rose at a softer pace compared to the prior month. In addition, the trend pointed down mildly, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at 4.3% in May (April: 4.5%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation fell to 2.0% in May from the previous month's 2.5%. Finally, harmonized consumer prices fell 0.09% from the previous month in May, a softer fall than the 0.67% drop logged in April.
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