Unemployment benefit calculator · Belgium 2026

Unemployment benefit in Belgium 2026: how much, and for how long

Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.

The rules in brief

• Unemployment benefit: From March 2026: 65% of your capped daily pay for 3 months, then 60%, with lower caps over time (max €2,812.94 a month at first, amounts from September 2026). Limited to 12 months plus 1 month per 4 extra months of work, max 24. Not after resigning.

Unemployment benefit by salary

Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.

Frequently asked questions

How much unemployment benefit do I get on €4,000 gross a month?
€2,600 / month gross at first, 24 months: €44,932 in total, if you are single and aged 35.

Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.

Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.