Equities (Period average, Index) in Belgium
Belgium: Equities (Period average, Index) was 135.24 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Belgium, 1957–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 135.24 for equities in 2016.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Belgium peaked at 172.61 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 12.39, in 1981.
That places Belgium 28th out of 37 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 15.53 | — |
| 1958 | 13.72 | -11.7% |
| 1959 | 15.61 | +13.8% |
| 1960 | 15.67 | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 16.86 | +7.6% |
| 1962 | 16.66 | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 16.36 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 17.2 | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 15.94 | -7.3% |
| 1966 | 13.31 | -16.5% |
| 1967 | 12.99 | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 14.14 | +8.8% |
| 1969 | 15.3 | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 14.5 | -5.2% |
| 1971 | 16.17 | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 18.02 | +11.4% |
| 1973 | 21.39 | +18.7% |
| 1974 | 17.39 | -18.7% |
| 1975 | 16.47 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 15.32 | -7.0% |
| 1977 | 14.05 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 14.38 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 15.71 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 15.34 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 12.39 | -19.2% |
| 1982 | 14.77 | +19.2% |
| 1983 | 18.48 | +25.1% |
| 1984 | 23.73 | +28.4% |
| 1985 | 26.28 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 37.87 | +44.1% |
| 1987 | 44.63 | +17.8% |
| 1988 | 44.1 | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 50.97 | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 47.08 | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 45.85 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 45.19 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 50.24 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 56.84 | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 55.76 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 68.18 | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 89.76 | +31.7% |
| 1998 | 121.62 | +35.5% |
| 1999 | 125.85 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 116.1 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 109.76 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 94.35 | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 77.18 | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 99.96 | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 124.88 | +24.9% |
| 2006 | 152.71 | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 172.61 | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 122.35 | -29.1% |
| 2009 | 83.56 | -31.7% |
| 2010 | 100 | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 94.69 | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 89.56 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 105.26 | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 121.83 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 141.35 | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 135.24 | -4.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 135.24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158.96, 85% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 135.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 83% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.95 | 13.72 | 15.61 | 3 |
| 1960s | 15.44 | 12.99 | 17.2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.34 | 14.05 | 21.39 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.86 | 12.39 | 50.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.64 | 45.19 | 125.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.35 | 77.18 | 172.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.56 | 89.56 | 141.35 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More financial sector data for Belgium
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 141.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in Belgium?
- Equities in Belgium was 135.24 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 172.61 in 2007.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.39 in 1981.
- How does Belgium rank for equities?
- Belgium ranks 28th out of 37 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.