US companies are job creators. In 2019, the 900 majority-owned US companies directly employed almost 122,000 people in Belgium, representing 3% of the country’s total private sector employment. These direct jobs have also allowed the creation of a significant amount of indirect employment, especially through supply chains and distribution channels.
US Top 50 Companies in Belgium
Over 60% of US employment in Belgium is generated by the 50 largest companies: the US Top 50. These companies directly employed 78,508 people in 2018, the latest year for which data is available.
Belgium has a talented, multilingual and productive workforce. High-skilled labor is essential for the long-term growth of an economy. It is not only important to cultivate domestic talent - which, thanks to its high standard of education, Belgium does - but also to attract and retain international talent.
Belgium generally performs well in international talent rankings.
14th in the 2019 World Talent Ranking, based on its investment and development, readiness and appeal.
21st in the Human Capital pillar of the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Report, scoring highest for the skills of the future workforce among the subcategories.
Human Capital and Talent Committee
The role of AmCham Belgium's Human Capital and Talent Committee is to promote a positive employment environment in Belgium which attracts and develops international businesses and their employees and contributes to their continued success.
