How much maternity allowance do I get?

You can get maternity allowance (also called a birth grant) when your baby is born — or even before, during pregnancy.

There are two possible amounts, depending on your situation:

• €1.367,74: the higher amount
• €621,70: the lower amount

These amounts apply in Brussels and have been adjusted for indexation since 1 February 2025.

You get €1.367,74 if:

• The baby is the first child of one of the parents (even if the other parent already has children)
• You have a multiple birth (twins, triplets, etc.), even if you already have children

You get €621,70 if:

• You already have one or more children (in Belgium or abroad)
• The other parent also has children (in Belgium or abroad)
• And it is not a multiple birth

Use our easy calculator to check how much maternity allowance you can get.