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Belize economy
Belize’s economy grew 2.8% in 2025, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 1.1% in 2025, and 8.9% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 2.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $3.3 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $7,866 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $14,347 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −2.8% | 2025 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −1.2% | 2017 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 1.0% | 2018 |
| Population | 423k | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.