Belgium: Taxes on goods and services

The latest value from 2024 is 23.94 percent, a decline from 25.32 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 31.34 percent, based on data from 89 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1995 to 2024 is 25.42 percent. The minimum value, 23.94 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 26.89 percent was recorded in 1999. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: General taxes on goods and services are taxes levied on the production, leasing, delivery, sale, purchase or other change of ownership of a wide range of goods and the provision of a wide range of services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.