Belize Statistics

Population

422,924 people (2025)

Total GDP

$3.6B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$8,650 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.721 (115.)

About Belize

Belize has world's second-largest barrier reef and extensive Maya archaeological sites. The country has English as official language uniquely in Central America. Belizean culture blends Maya, African, European, and Caribbean influences harmoniously.

The nation has tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. Belize has parliamentary democracy with stable governance and tourism focus. The country has excellent diving, fishing, and ecotourism opportunities.

Belize City is largest urban center while Belmopan is inland capital. The country has UNESCO World Heritage marine reserve and Maya ruins. Belize has remarkable biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Traditional Belizean culture includes Garifuna music, Maya heritage, and Creole traditions. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity majority. Belizean cuisine features rice and beans, seafood, and Caribbean-Maya fusion.

The population is 410,000 with multicultural harmony and English-speaking advantage. Belize offers reef diving, Maya heritage, and Central American uniqueness in English-speaking nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$3.6B
$3.2B
$2.8B
$2.4B
$2.0B
$2.4B
$2.0B
$2.4B
$2.8B
$3.1B
$3.4B
$3.6B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
13.5%
0-14
12.8%
9.3%
15-24
9.0%
16.7%
25-44
16.2%
8.5%
45-64
8.8%
2.5%
65+
2.7%
Male
Female
%50.4 (213.333)
%49.6 (209.590)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 447.373 -0.71% 19.6
2090 478.424 -0.61% 21
2080 505.898 -0.46% 22.2
2070 524.068 -0.19% 23
2060 527.582 +0.08% 23.1
2050 516.626 +0.37% 22.6
2040 491.595 +0.67% 21.6
2030 449.839 +1.13% 19.7
2025 NOW 422.924 +1.4% 18.5
2020 390.812 +1.29% 17.1
2015 356.333 +2.12% 15.6
2010 320.245 +2.44% 14
2005 279.731 +2.96% 12.3
2000 240.799 +3.32% 10.6
1995 204.146 +2.54% 8.9
1990 183.076 +2.22% 8
1985 163.796 +2.34% 7.2
1980 145.062 +2.39% 6.4
1975 130.387 +1.72% 5.7
1970 120.736 +2.28% 5.3
1965 104.675 +3.02% 4.6
1960 91.318 +2.62% 4
1955 79.856 +2.81% 3.5
1950 69.073 - 3

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