In 2023, the investments in fixed assets (open definition) (open definition) of the Flemish government amounted to almost 5.8 billion euros. In 2010, this was 2.5 billion euros. This is an increase of 131% (in current prices). Investments in fixed assets relate to tangible and intangible capital, including land. Financial fixed assets (participations) are not included. They are shown as a balance of expenditure and receipts.
Investment contributions or subsidies (open definition) (open definition) to bodies outside the Flemish government (expenditures only) amounted to almost 1.9 billion euros in 2023. They fell from 1.3 billion euros in 2010 to almost 0.8 billion euros in 2016. From 2017, investment contributions increased again (except in 2022).