Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
137 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 7220 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 53.8% for financial year 2025.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2025: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 28.8% | 53.8% | 82.1% | 123 |
| Current ratio | 1.05 | 1.79 | 4.25 | 121 |
| ROE | 1.2% | 18.6% | 32.5% | 113 |
| Equity | 28,301 € | 186,173 € | 484,409 € | 124 |
| Total assets | 115,417 € | 427,613 € | 963,847 € | 123 |
| Net result | −2,456 € | 25,295 € | 72,833 € | 123 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.0 | 3.4 | 9.2 | 37 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
Related sectors
← The whole Scientific research and development sector (NACE 72)
Frequently asked questions
How many Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities companies are there in Belgium?
137 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 7220 (Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities?
For financial year 2025, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 53.8%. The middle half of companies lies between 28.8% and 82.1% (123 companies).
What is the largest company in Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities?
By total assets, it is Fondation Bernheim (€68.6m, financial year 2025).
Where are Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Brussels (12), Etterbeek (6), Uccle (4).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 10 Nov 2026.