Lowest Unemployment in Belgium

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — Belgium

1 Diegem VLG 5.9%

2 Sauvenière WAL 5.9%

3 Champion WAL 5.9%

4 Paliseul WAL 5.9%

5 Linden VLG 5.9%

6 Hingene VLG 5.9%

7 Remicourt WAL 5.9%

8 Erpe VLG 5.9%

9 Schriek VLG 5.9%

10 Marchin WAL 5.9%

11 Glabbeek VLG 5.9%

12 Langemark VLG 5.9%

13 Varsenare VLG 5.9%

14 Nassogne WAL 5.9%

15 Maurage WAL 5.9%

16 Moorsel VLG 5.9%

17 Ruiselede VLG 5.9%

18 Hastière-Lavaux WAL 5.9%

19 Noorderwijk VLG 5.9%

20 Eke VLG 5.9%

21 Elewijt VLG 5.9%

22 Momignies WAL 5.9%

23 Veldegem VLG 5.9%

24 Amblève WAL 5.9%

25 Étalle WAL 5.9%

26 Desselgem VLG 5.9%

27 Prayon WAL 5.9%

28 Forêt WAL 5.9%

29 Hekelgem VLG 5.9%

30 Comblain-au-Pont WAL 5.9%

31 Bissegem VLG 5.9%

32 Oostham VLG 5.9%

33 Beveren-Leie VLG 5.9%

34 Mere VLG 5.9%

35 Bullange WAL 5.9%

36 Bouillon WAL 5.9%

37 Sijsele VLG 5.9%

38 Achel VLG 5.9%

39 Muizen VLG 5.9%

40 Lendelede VLG 5.9%

41 Céroux-Mousty WAL 5.9%

42 Limelette WAL 5.9%

43 Tilff WAL 5.9%

44 Florenville WAL 5.9%

45 Malonne WAL 5.9%

46 Lobbes WAL 5.9%

47 Heinsch WAL 5.9%

48 Dworp VLG 5.9%

49 Beverst VLG 5.9%

50 Beaufays WAL 5.9%

51 Butgenbach WAL 5.9%

52 Rillaar VLG 5.9%

53 Westende VLG 5.9%

54 Saint-Hubert WAL 5.9%

55 Ellezelles WAL 5.9%

56 Kwaadmechelen VLG 5.9%

57 Boncelles WAL 5.9%

58 Limbourg WAL 5.9%

59 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver VLG 5.9%

60 Forchies-la-Marche WAL 5.9%

61 Meeuwen VLG 5.9%

62 Ivoz-Ramet WAL 5.9%

63 Braives WAL 5.9%

64 Bazel VLG 5.9%

65 Battice WAL 5.9%

66 Flénu WAL 5.9%

67 Bekkevoort VLG 5.9%

68 Engis WAL 5.9%

69 Veerle VLG 5.9%

70 Ramillies WAL 5.9%

71 Rijmenam VLG 5.9%

72 Kalken VLG 5.9%

73 Nalinnes WAL 5.9%

74 Eksel VLG 5.9%

75 Geetbets VLG 5.9%

76 Seilles WAL 5.9%

77 Ruddervoorde VLG 5.9%

78 Moerbeke VLG 5.9%

79 Sint-Kwintens-Lennik VLG 5.9%

80 Meerbeke VLG 5.9%

81 Zwevezele VLG 5.9%

82 Itegem VLG 5.9%

83 Hofstade VLG 5.9%

84 Baal VLG 5.9%

85 Alsemberg VLG 5.9%

86 Ohain WAL 5.9%

87 Walhain-Saint-Paul WAL 5.9%

88 Denderhoutem VLG 5.9%

89 Schepdaal VLG 5.9%

90 Eksaarde VLG 5.9%

91 Ittre WAL 5.9%

92 Fayt-lez-Manage WAL 5.9%

93 Chièvres WAL 5.9%

94 Villers-le-Bouillet WAL 5.9%

95 Wandre WAL 5.9%

96 Beerzel VLG 5.9%

97 Nieuwkerken-Waas VLG 5.9%

98 Dilsen VLG 5.9%

99 Moorsele VLG 5.9%

100 Kaprijke VLG 5.9%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in Belgium represent some of the strongest local job markets. Diegem has an unemployment rate of just 5.9%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Diegem's unemployment rate of 5.9% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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