Belgium’s economy showed a modest improvement in early 2026, with gross domestic product rising 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter, up from 0.1% in the previous period. The data, updated on 29 May 2026, signal a slight strengthening in momentum, though growth remains subdued.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the latest figure compares the first quarter of 2026 to the final quarter of the previous year, while the earlier 0.1% reading reflected growth between the third and fourth quarters. The doubling of the growth rate, even from a low base, suggests the Belgian economy is edging away from stagnation, but still expanding at a restrained pace that will keep policymakers attentive to underlying demand and investment trends.
