🇧🇪 Belgium Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Belgium have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2024, prices in Belgium rose 811.5%, an average annual rate of 3.51%. €100 in 1960 would need to be €911.46 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Belgium Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | €100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.60 | €100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 15.75 | €100.99 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 15.97 | €102.41 | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 16.32 | €104.61 | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 17.00 | €108.97 | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 17.69 | €113.40 | +4.1% |
| 1966 | 18.42 | €118.14 | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 18.93 | €121.36 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 19.44 | €124.64 | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 20.17 | €129.32 | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 20.96 | €134.37 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 21.87 | €140.21 | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 23.06 | €147.85 | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 24.66 | €158.13 | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 27.79 | €178.18 | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 31.34 | €200.93 | +12.8% |
| 1976 | 34.18 | €219.15 | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 36.60 | €234.70 | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 38.24 | €245.20 | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 39.95 | €256.15 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 42.61 | €273.18 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 45.86 | €294.02 | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 49.86 | €319.68 | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 53.68 | €344.17 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 57.08 | €366.00 | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 59.86 | €383.82 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 60.64 | €388.79 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 61.58 | €394.83 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 62.29 | €399.41 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 64.23 | €411.82 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 66.44 | €426.02 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 68.58 | €439.72 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 70.24 | €450.39 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 72.18 | €462.80 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 73.89 | €473.80 | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 74.98 | €480.76 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 76.54 | €490.74 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 77.78 | €498.73 | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 78.52 | €503.47 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 79.40 | €509.11 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 81.42 | €522.07 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 83.43 | €534.96 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 84.80 | €543.76 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 86.15 | €552.40 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 87.96 | €563.98 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 90.41 | €579.67 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 92.03 | €590.05 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 93.70 | €600.81 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 97.91 | €627.78 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 97.86 | €627.45 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | €641.19 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 103.53 | €663.83 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 106.47 | €682.68 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 107.66 | €690.28 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 108.02 | €692.63 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 108.63 | €696.52 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 110.77 | €710.27 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 113.13 | €725.37 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 115.45 | €740.26 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 117.11 | €750.90 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 117.98 | €756.46 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 120.86 | €774.92 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 132.46 | €849.29 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 137.82 | €883.68 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 142.15 | €911.46 | +3.1% |
World Bank CPI data for Belgium is available from 1960 to 2024.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Belgium are worth in 2024:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| €1 | €9.11 |
| €10 | €91.15 |
| €100 | €911 |
| €1,000 | €9,115 |
| €10,000 | €91,146 |
Inflation by Decade in Belgium
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +29.3% | 2.90% |
| 1970–1979 | +90.6% | 7.43% |
| 1980–1989 | +50.8% | 4.67% |
| 1990–1999 | +19.5% | 2.00% |
| 2000–2009 | +20.2% | 2.06% |
| 2010–2019 | +17.1% | 1.77% |
| 2020–2024 | +20.5% | 4.77% |
The sharpest price increase in Belgium came in 1975, when annual inflation reached 12.8%.
The lowest annual change was -0.1% in 2009.
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Understanding Inflation in Belgium
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Belgium
For instance, €1,000 in Belgium in 1960 would need to be worth about €9,115 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 811.5% over 64 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Belgium in 2024?
The annual inflation rate in Belgium in 2024 was 3.14%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Belgium inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Belgium from 1960 to 2024 was 811.46% (3.51%/year average).