The child benefit amounts
Since the introduction of the new Brussels' child benefit system in 2020, every child receives a basic amount that (according to their age) varies between €174,08 and €211,38 per month, potentially increased by other supplements depending on your personal situation. Children born before 2020 also receive the new amounts unless the new amounts are less advantageous than the old ones which you already received in Brussels in December of 2019.
Since 2020
Monthly basic amount:
from €174,08 to €211,38/month per child
What is the amount for your child?
(for all children)
(If more advantageous for families which already received child benefit before 2020)
Indexation: according to the health index
The amounts of the Brussels' child benefit are directly related to the Belgian health index. Whenever the pivot index is exceeded, the Brussels' child benefit amounts will increase accordingly. This pivot index was last exceeded in January 2025. The indexed amounts apply from February 2025 and will be paid out from March 2025.
You receive your monthly child benefit on your bank account on the first work day the following month. Would you like to know the exact data? Then take a peek at our page with all the payment dates.