Jobseekers on unemployment benefit (2025) in the arrondissement of Maaseik (arrondissement): 2.2 per 100 inh. 18–64 — weighted average of 12 municipalities.
That is 1.9 percentage points lower than the Belgian figure (4.1 per 100 inh. 18–64).
About these figures: source RVA/ONEM (National Employment Office) — full unemployment by municipality, reference period 2025, annual average; updated on .
Jobseekers on benefit by municipality: where is their share highest? (2025)
| # | Municipality | Jobseekers on unemployment benefit (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houthalen-Helchteren | 2.8 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 2 | Dilsen-Stokkem | 2.6 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 3 | Lommel | 2.3 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 4 | Pelt | 2.2 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 5 | Maaseik | 2.2 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 6 | Bree | 2.2 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 7 | Hechtel-Eksel | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 8 | Hamont-Achel | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 9 | Kinrooi | 1.8 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 10 | Oudsbergen | 1.8 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 11 | Peer | 1.7 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 12 | Bocholt | 1.7 per 100 inh. 18–64 |