Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities
261 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 91 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 53.7% 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 | 27.6% | 53.7% | 80.9% | 235 |
| Current ratio | 0.90 | 1.76 | 3.80 | 231 |
| ROE | -1.2% | 2.3% | 15.6% | 207 |
| Equity | 100,045 € | 366,738 € | €1.15m | 235 |
| Total assets | 354,180 € | 824,569 € | €2.23m | 237 |
| Net result | −9,675 € | 8,135 € | 66,176 € | 236 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 6.4 | 12.0 | 21.2 | 143 |
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: Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities
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
- 1000 Brussels20
- 2000 Antwerp8
- 9000 Ghent6
- 1050 Ixelles5
- 2800 Mechelen (Walem)5
- 4020 Liège (Bressoux, Jupille-Sur-Meuse, Wandre)5
- 8400 Ostend (Stene, Zandvoorde)5
- 2018 Antwerp4
- 4000 Liège (Glain, Rocourt)4
- 7100 La Louvière (Haine-Saint-Paul, Haine-Saint-Pierre, Saint-Vaast, …)4
- 1020 Brussels (Laeken)3
- 1060 Saint-Gilles3
Sub-sectors
Frequently asked questions
How many Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities companies are there in Belgium?
261 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 91 (Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 53.7%. The middle half of companies lies between 27.6% and 80.9% (235 companies).
What is the largest company in Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities?
By total assets, it is Pairi Daiza (€579.7m, financial year 2026).
Where are Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Brussels (20), Antwerp (8), Ghent (6).
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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 12 Nov 2026.