Which has higher inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates), Belgium or G7?

Belgium, at 46.32 against 39.94 in G7 as of 2027.

How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and G7?

38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Belgium vs G7: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates)

Belgium

46.32

in 2027

39.94

in 2027

Belgium rank

43rd

G7 rank

41st

Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Belgium
G7

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 46.32 against 39.94 in G7, a difference of 6.38.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times G7's.

Across all 38 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 43rd and G7 ranks 41st of 188 countries.

Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Belgium	G7	Difference	Ahead
1990s	49.92	38.55	11.38	Belgium
2000s	47.54	38.87	8.67	Belgium
2010s	46.46	39.63	6.83	Belgium
2020s	45.89	39.64	6.25	Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates), Belgium or G7?: Belgium, at 46.32 against 39.94 in G7 as of 2027.
What is the difference in inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) between Belgium and G7?: 6.38, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and G7?: 38 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2027.
How do Belgium and G7 rank globally for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?: Belgium ranks 43rd and G7 ranks 41st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.