Selected Economic Indicators - Belize

Jul 19, 2026

IV. Selected Economic Indicators for Belize compile macroeconomic and structural performance metrics across 2023-2028, including real GDP growth, private and government consumption, gross fixed capital investment, and trade in goods and services. The table also tracks sectoral contributions (agriculture, industry, services), employment rate, inflation measured by the consumer price index, external and financial flows via current account balance and net foreign direct investment, and fiscal sustainability using fiscal balance and public debt shares of GDP. Emissions growth indicators are included with notes on estimation and forecasting.

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IV. Selected Economic Indicators

Macroeconomic growth and demand

Sector performance, employment, and prices

External accounts, investment, and public finance

Emissions and notes (e=estimate, F=forecast)

| | 2023 | 2024 | 2025e | 2026F | 2027f | 2028f | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Real GDP growth,at constant market prices | 0.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | | Private consumption | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 | | Government consumption | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | | Gross fisedcapitalinvestment | 5.4 | -1.2 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | | Exports,goods and services | 10.9 | -1.3 | -2.9 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | | Imports,goods and services | -2.4 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | | Real GDP growth,at constant factor prices | 0.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | | Agrioulture | -6.2 | -0.1 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | Industry | -2.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | | Services | 2.6 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.3 | | Employment rate(%of working-age population,15 years | 55.8 | 55.2 | 55.1 | 55.0 | 55.0 | 55.0 | | Inflation (consumer price index) | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | | Current account balance[%of GDP] | -0.6 | -1.6 | -1.5 | -0.8 | -1.3 | -1.2 | | Net foreign direct investment inflo%of GDP) | 0.5 | -2.5 | -2.5 | -2.4 | -2.3 | -2.2 | | Fiscal balance〔%of GDP〕¹ | -3.4 | -0.3 | -1.2 | -1.2 | -1.8 | -1.8 | | Revenues〔%of GDP〕 | 23.5 | 25.3 | 24.7 | 25.3 | 24.0 | 24.0 | | Debt 〔%of GDP〕¹ | 67.1 | 63.8 | 60.4 | 59.3 | 59.1 | 57.1 | | Primary balance〔%of GDPJ¹ | -1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | GHG emissions growth〔mtCO2e〕 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Public Disclosure Authorized # IV. Selected Economic Indicators Source:World Bank,Poverty&Equity and Macroeconomics,Trade&Investment Global Practices.Emissions data sourced from CAIT and OECD.Notes:e=estimate.F=forecast.1P Fiscal balances are reported in fiscal years(April 1st-March 31th).

FAQs

Which years and indicator types are covered for Belize?

The indicators span 2023 through 2028e/F, covering GDP growth, consumption, investment, trade, sector performance, employment, inflation, current account balance, net foreign direct investment, fiscal balance, debt, and emissions growth.

How are GDP growth values and sector trends presented?

Real GDP growth is shown at constant market prices and at constant factor prices, alongside agriculture, industry, and services figures to reflect sector dynamics over time.

What do the notes on e=estimate and F=forecast mean?

e denotes estimates and F denotes forecasts, and fiscal balance figures are reported on fiscal years from April 1st to March 31st.

Jul 19, 2026

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