Laeken poverty indicators, 2022
The at-risk-of-poverty rate in 2022 was 22.9%.
24 Mar 2025
Population 1 819 074 Number of persons 31.12.2025 estimated data
Poverty rate 21.9 % final data
Average monthly gross wage 74 482 denars May 2026
Average monthly net wage 49 544 denars May 2026
The at-risk-of-poverty rate in 2022 was 22.9%.
24 Mar 2025
In January 2025 the average monthly gross wage paid was 64 697 denars
21 Mar 2025
In January 2025 the average monthly net wage paid was 43 050 denars
21 Mar 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate decreased by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous quarter
07 Mar 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2024 workers were mostly required in the occupation group – Professionals.
03 Mar 2025
The natural increase in the fourth quarter in 2024 is negative: -1206 persons
27 Feb 2025
In December 2024 the average monthly gross wage paid was 65 582 denars
21 Feb 2025
In December 2024 the average monthly net wage paid was 43 587 denars
21 Feb 2025
In November 2024 the average monthly gross wage paid was 63 154 denars
21 Jan 2025
In November 2024 the average monthly net wage paid was 41 999 denars
21 Jan 2025