Inflation in Belgium
In the year 2024, the inflation in Belgium was 4.32%, compared to 0.49% in 2014 and 2.28% in 2023. It averaged 2.66% over the last decade. 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 falls to over one-year low in April
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation fell to 3.1% in April, following March’s 3.6%. April's figure marked the lowest inflation rate since January 2024. Looking at the details of the release, prices for transportation declined at a quicker rate, and housing and utilities prices rose at a weaker pace. Moreover, prices for recreation grew at a more subdued pace. The trend pointed down slightly, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at 4.5% in April (March: 4.6%). Meanwhile, consumer price inflation fell to 2.5% in April from March’s 2.9%. Lastly, harmonized consumer prices fell 0.67% from the previous month in April, a sharper drop than March's 0.45% fall. April's result marked the weakest reading since January.
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