Belgian cross-border workers earn more than their German or French counterparts

In 2017, French border workers receive about € 10,000 less per year than their Belgian colleagues and almost € 7,000 less than their German counterparts. This difference is explained by the fact that they are overrepresented in lower paid activities. Between 2005 and 2017, the number of cross-border commuters increases by 3.7% on average per year. The economic crisis of 2007-2008 seems to have had only a limited impact.