Aaron O'Neill
Research lead for society, economy, and politics: Europe & global
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The number of employed people in Belgium was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.03 million people (+0.57 percent). After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 5.26 million people and therefore a new peak in 2025. Notably, the number of employed people was continuously increasing over the past years.
As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
Find more key insights for the number of employed people in countries like France, Luxembourg, and Netherlands.
As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
Find more key insights for the number of employed people in countries like France, Luxembourg, and Netherlands.
