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To evaluate the current state of the Belgian economy, the FPB regularly updates a series of indicators. The indicators concern the macro-economic stance of the economies of Belgium, its three neighbouring countries and the euro area, as well as the transport industry.
Capacity utilisation rates
Percentage of full capacity, seasonally adjusted series
Description: This indicator stems from a quarterly survey of the manufacturing industry. It is calculated on the basis of the answers to the question: "At what capacity is your company currently operating (as a percentage of full capacity)?" These quarterly questions are added to the monthly industry survey in January, April, July and October. The reported data for the first quarter come from the April survey, those for the second quarter from the July survey, etc.
Unit: Percentage of full capacity, seasonally adjusted series
Source: European Commission