Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
211 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 84 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 48.6% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: 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 | 17.8% | 48.6% | 81.0% | 193 |
| Current ratio | 1.09 | 1.74 | 4.09 | 185 |
| ROE | -0.7% | 4.5% | 15.3% | 177 |
| Equity | 162,344 € | 528,923 € | €5.67m | 193 |
| Total assets | 362,445 € | €1.92m | €20.4m | 196 |
| Net result | −9,573 € | 20,181 € | 170,536 € | 186 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 3.0 | 10.0 | 38.4 | 104 |
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: Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
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
Sub-sectors
- 8430 Compulsory social security activities71
- 8412 Regulation of health care, education, cultural services and other social services40
- 8411 General public administration activities34
- 8413 Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of businesses31
- 8424 Public order and safety activities14
- 8423 Justice and judicial activities14
Frequently asked questions
How many Public administration and defence; compulsory social security companies are there in Belgium?
211 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 84 (Public administration and defence; compulsory social security) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Public administration and defence; compulsory social security?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 48.6%. The middle half of companies lies between 17.8% and 81.0% (193 companies).
What is the largest company in Public administration and defence; compulsory social security?
By total assets, it is Societe Wallonne DE Financement Complementaire DES Infrastructures (€3.02bn, financial year 2025).
Where are Public administration and defence; compulsory social security companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Brussels (36), Etterbeek (5), Saint-Gilles (5).
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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 11 Nov 2026.