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Belgium

Overall Score, 2024

3.88
out of
5

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Overall Score
2024

Belgium scores better than the average scores of countries in its region and income group, and higher than the global average, yet there is ample room for improvement relative to top performing countries.

Component Score
2024

Belgium scores well in tax share and price and mid-range in affordability change and tax structure.

Scores Over Time

Belgium's overall score slightly decreased between 2014 and 2022, but rose in 2024 reaching its peak. Compared to 2022, the country saw increase in cigarette prices and a decrease in cigarette affordability.

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