Subfield · Economics and Econometrics · Belgium
Economics and Econometrics research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Economics and Econometrics research in 2022–2025 (#203 worldwide), followed by European Commission and Ghent University.
- Belgium's world rank
- #44 of 101 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.6k
- Top-10% rate
- 24.0%
- Ranked institutions
- 8
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Economics and Econometrics in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #203 | 25.7 | 27.9% | 265 |
| 2 | European CommissionBrussels | #408 | 15.9 | 41.4% | 67 |
| 3 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #501 | 13.0 | 32.9% | 111 |
| 4 | Vrije Universiteit BrusselBrussels | #563 | 11.4 | 24.0% | 96 |
| 5 | University of AntwerpAntwerp | #711 | 8.1 | 25.2% | 91 |
| 6 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #783 | 6.8 | 26.1% | 76 |
| 7 | UCLouvainLouvain-la-Neuve | #903 | 4.8 | 20.2% | 100 |
| 8 | European Corporate Governance InstituteBrussels | #1,130 | 1.7 | 10.6% | 63 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Economics and Econometrics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Economics and Econometrics researchers in Belgium?
Marcel Ausloos, Fredérić Docquier and Jean J. Gabszewicz rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Marcel Ausloos#2,995 worldwide overall3.7k citations · 33 works
- 2Fredérić Docquier#27,169 worldwide overall553 citations · 32 works
- 3Jean J. Gabszewicz#35,250 worldwide overall456 citations · 35 works
- 4Bart Clarysse#36,323 worldwide overall519 citations · 18 works
- 5Jean‐Philippe Platteau#38,745 worldwide overall507 citations · 16 works
- 6Johan Swinnen#40,234 worldwide overall617 citations · 22 works
- 7Bruno van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie#45,186 worldwide overall445 citations · 28 works
- 8Marnik G. Dekimpe#45,718 worldwide overall478 citations · 17 works
- 9André Sapir#50,578 worldwide overall408 citations · 22 works
- 10Léopold Simar#54,238 worldwide overall738 citations · 16 works
- 11Jacques‐François Thisse#61,874 worldwide overall753 citations · 77 works
- 12Claude d’Aspremont#71,535 worldwide overall352 citations · 25 works
- 13Jacques Dréze#80,912 worldwide overall625 citations · 49 works
- 14d’Artis Kancs#87,323 worldwide overall366 citations · 24 works
- 15Reinhilde Veugelers#88,198 worldwide overall447 citations · 34 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Economics and Econometrics