Jobseekers on unemployment benefit (2025) in the arrondissement of Mechelen (arrondissement): 2.5 per 100 inh. 18–64 — weighted average of 12 municipalities.
Mechelen is 1.6 percentage points below 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 | Mechelen | 3.3 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 2 | Willebroek | 3.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 3 | Lier | 2.9 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 4 | Berlaar | 2.5 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 5 | Duffel | 2.2 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 6 | Bonheiden | 2.1 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 7 | Heist-op-den-Berg | 2.1 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 8 | Bornem | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 9 | Puurs-Sint-Amands | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 10 | Sint-Katelijne-Waver | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 11 | Nijlen | 2.0 per 100 inh. 18–64 |
| 12 | Putte | 1.8 per 100 inh. 18–64 |