In Belgium, richest ten percent own over half of total household wealth. Total net household wealth reached nearly three trillion euros this year’s first quarter.
National Bank states fifty-four percent of wealth is with richest households only.
Entry into top group requires at least one million one hundred sixty thousand euros. Average net household wealth in Belgium now stands at six hundred ten thousand euros.
Wealth inequality persists though Belgium scores below average for euro area countries. Gini index increased slightly, Belgium’s inequality lower than euro area average levels.