Belgium: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 4.14 percent as of May 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 4.21 percent. Historically, the average for Belgium from January 1997 to May 2026 is 2.3 percent. The minimum of -1.73 percent was recorded in July 2009, while the maximum of 13.1 percent was reached in October 2022.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Belgium: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 4.14 |
| 2026 Apr | 4.21 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.16 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.38 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.35 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.18 |
| 2025 Nov | 2.63 |
| 2025 Oct | 2.53 |
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Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.1 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 0.8563 | 5/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 675.10 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 103.5000 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.16 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.14 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | 1.89 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 2.46 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 10.59 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 7.80 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Services inflation | 5.28 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 3.49 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 4.78 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 6.60 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 2.40 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 3.00 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.46 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 416.29 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 154.89 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 261.40 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 239.75 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 21.65 | 9/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.70 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 3.30 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 3.19 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 56.60 | 9/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 17.00 | Q3/2025 | percent |