Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Belgium have risen by 37.0%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual food inflation rate was 2.7%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Belgium have changed by 40.7% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Belgium recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 2.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Belgium have increased by 87.2%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 0.2%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Belgium have changed by 22.2% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 0.9%, and the monthly rate was -0.6%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Belgium have changed by 49.3% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 2.8%, and the monthly rate was 1%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Belgium have changed by 21.2% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 2.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Belgium have changed by 18.6% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual transport inflation rate was 1.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Belgium have changed by 37.2% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Belgium recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 0.8%, and the monthly rate was 0.3%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Belgium have changed by 13.0% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 3.2%, and the monthly rate was 1.7%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Belgium have changed by 26.3% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual education inflation rate was 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Belgium have changed by 44.7% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 4%, and the monthly rate was 1.3%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Belgium have changed by 48.4% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Belgium recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -4.4%, and the monthly rate was -2.5%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Belgium have changed by 60.6% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Belgium's annual services inflation rate amounted to 4.2%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Belgium have changed by 35.6% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Belgium was 2.2%, representing a change of -0.4 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 137.04 for Belgium as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.3% in Belgium.
The inflation measurement in Belgium is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 146.12
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 55.66
- Clothing and footwear: 63.32
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 165.81
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 60.22
- Health: 94.83
- Transport: 109.6
- Communication: 30.63
- Recreation and culture: 92.74
- Education: 4.91
- Restaurants and hotels: 88.8
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 87.35
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Belgium's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.