Belgium: Labor freedom

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 Belgium

Labor freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 59
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 2005 - 2024
 Average 65
 Min - Max 57 - 73
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 59 points, an increase from 58 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 56 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 2005 to 2024 is 65 points. The minimum value, 57 points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 73 points was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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The Labor Freedom index for Belgium from the Heritage Foundation reflects the various aspects of the legal and regulatory framework of the labor market in Belgium, including the minimum wage; laws inhibiting layoffs; severance requirements; and the regulatory burdens on hiring.
Definition: The Labor freedom index is composed of six quantitative factors: ratio of minimum wage to the average value added per worker, hindrance to hiring additional workers, rigidity of hours, difficulty of firing redundant employees, legally mandated notice period, and mandatory severance pay. The index is based on data collected in connection with the World Bank’s Doing Business study.

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