Belgium: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Belgium |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 23.70 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2002 - 2025 |
| Average | 25.24 |
| Min - Max | 23.36 - 28.78 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2025 is 23.7 percent, a decline from 24.23 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 23.38 percent, based on data from 72 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 2002 to 2025 is 25.24 percent. The minimum value, 23.36 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 28.78 percent was recorded in 2007.
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The savings in Belgium and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 18.61 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 11.17 | 2025 | percent |
| Share of services | 71.23 | 2025 | percent |
| Industry value added | 134.99 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 81.04 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 516.76 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 23.70 | 2025 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 161.92 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |