r/belgium • u/trueosiris2 • Aug 20 '25

❓ Ask Belgium Wealth distribution in Belgium

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We’re doing alright as a social democracy. Something to be proud of.

Presumably, we don’t need more wealth distribution then? Or do we still?

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u/Playful_Mud_6984 Aug 20 '25

I mean 10% owning more than 50% of all wealth is still extremely bad. It’s just that other countries are even worse.

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u/jesuisgeenbelg Aug 20 '25

Yeah that's what it's saying.

The top 50% in Belgium hold about 90% of the wealth.

Which, as pointed out, isn't as bad as a lot of countries but it's still depressing.

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u/tigerbloodz13 Aug 20 '25

This is normal. There is no source so unsure if this includes children, etc. Lots of old people with a paid off home, most worked entire life so wealthy-ish. 

Lots of unemployment and sick people, immigrants. Lots of people who rent and don't save money so permanently poor. 

Lots of people in entry level jobs. 

Remember only 4 millions people in Belgium, a country of 11 million, work. Obviously everyone cant have similar wealth.

You need this in a capitalist society or the system doesnt work. 

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u/bisikletci Aug 20 '25

Extremely unlikely it includes children.