Belgium’s economic momentum came to a halt in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) registering 0.0% quarter-on-quarter growth, according to the latest data updated on 29 July 2026. This marks a slowdown from the first quarter of 2026, when the economy expanded by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter.
The figures show that, on a quarter-over-quarter basis, Belgium has shifted from modest growth at the start of the year to a complete standstill in the spring months. The current reading compares the second quarter of 2026 against the first quarter, while the earlier 0.2% figure reflected the change from the final quarter of the previous period to the first quarter of 2026. Investors and policymakers will now be watching upcoming data releases closely for signs of whether this stagnation is temporary or the start of a more persistent slowdown.
