Discover the review of the Belgian economy in 2012

As every year, the FPS Economy has published an analysis of the Belgian economy from a macro-economic, sectoral and entrepreneurial point of view.

Economic activity fell in 2012 as a result of the drop in industrial activity and household expenditure. Inflation slowed compared with 2011 and the increase in energy prices was contained.

The review of sectoral developments confirmed that services are playing a greater role in the Belgian economy and that industrial activity performed better in over half of the sectors than in the Eurozone.

Fewer companies were set up whilst the number of closures rose. However, there were still more companies being created than being shut down.

Download the 'Panorama de l'économie belge en 2012' (PDF, 228 p. – 6.69 MB - FR)