The agricultural area under organic agriculture in Belgium has shown a steady increase from 2013 to 2023, reaching 110.71 thousand hectares by 2023. This represents a significant growth trajectory over the past decade, with variations in year-on-year growth rates. Notable peaks include a 14.1% increase in 2016 and robust growth rates consistently above 4% in recent years. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over 2019-2023 has averaged at 4.46%, indicating consistent expansion albeit at a gradually decelerating pace.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued growth in organic agricultural area, forecasted to reach 132.27 thousand hectares by 2028.
A moderate 5-year CAGR of 2.83% projected, marking a slower but steady increase in organic farmland.
Potential influences of policy changes, consumer demand for organic products, and sustainability initiatives on future growth rates.