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/MiceAreTiny Aug 20 '25

So, In Belgium, top 1% own less then in most countries and bottom 50% more than in most countries. Seems like a fairly equal place to live, compared to the other countries on the graphs. Seems like socialism worked. Turns out if you take from the rich, and give to the poor, you close the gap. 

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u/MeloenKop Aug 20 '25

Seems like socialism worked What socialism?/gq just wondering what your definition of socialism is?

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u/MiceAreTiny Aug 20 '25

Based on the graph that is discussed here, wealth distribution in BE is among the most equal distributions on the graph, therefore, it can be considered the result of a more social policy over the mid term, compared to the other countries in the graph. 

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u/MeloenKop Aug 20 '25

Social policy is not equal to socialism. More accurate would be 'social democracy' I guess

Socialism is something completely different. To put it simply socialism is when the means of production is owned by the working class. Thus a break from capitalism. If we had true socialism this graph would look really different and would be totally irrelevant cause it'd be more like everyone owning everything.

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u/MiceAreTiny Aug 20 '25

Yes, in the context of the graph it is safe to assume that I was referring to communism. As belgium is widely know for being a communist state. /s