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In 2022, high energy prices drove up imports and exports in all three regions
On the export side, Wallonia reported the most robust increase (+21.8%), ahead of Flanders (+18.3%) and Brussels (+17.7%). On the import side, the upturn was most marked in Brussels (+34.0%), followed by Wallonia (+29.3%) and Flanders (+20.1%).
Belgium a net borrower from the rest of the world in 2023, for an amount of €6.5 billion or 1.1% of GDP
The net international investment position (NIIP) increased from €320 billion at the end of 2022 to €381 billion at the end of 2023.
How does Wallonia compare with similar regions in Europe?
Between 1996 and 2022, Wallonia’s GDP per capita grew less than that of Flanders. But how does Wallonia compare with similar regions in Europe in terms of its economic performance, competitiveness and the well-being of its population?
National Bank publishes its annual report 2023
The annual report covers the main economic, financial, and monetary policy developments from 2023. You can find the full report here, along with videos on the report’s main themes featuring experts from the Bank.
- 28 March 2024 15:00
Belgian Prime News No 103
- 12 April 2024 11:00
Press release - Financial accounts of Belgium (2023-IV)
- 15 April 2024 11:00
Foreign Trade Statistics - Monthly Bulletin (F-N) (2024-01)
- 15 April 2024 11:00
Press release - Foreign Trade Statistics (F-N) (2024-01)
- 19 April 2024 11:00
Press release - NAI - Quarterly sector accounts (2023-IV)
- 19 April 2024 11:00
National accounts - First estimate of the annual accounts (F - N) (2023)
- 19 April 2024 11:00
Press release - NAI - Government accounts (2023)
- 22 April 2024 11:00
Press release - Consumer confidence indicator (2024-04)
- 24 April 2024 15:00
Press release - Business confidence indicator (2024-04)
- 26 April 2024 11:00
Press release - Bi-annual investment survey (2024-I)
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- 14 December 2023 10:00