Belize GDP (2026)

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Belize combines tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and commercial services within a small Central American economy closely connected to Caribbean markets. Visitors are attracted by its coral reefs, coastal areas, archaeological sites, and natural reserves, while sugar, citrus products, and seafood support exports. This page provides Belize GDP statistics, historical trends, and economic prospects for 2026.

Belize Live GDP
$2,114,621,904
GDP Added Today
$6,813,684
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.20%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’0.50%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$8,134
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$166
Global Rank (Nominal)
#181
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Belize GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $3.45B
Lowest GDP $229.00M
Average Growth 4.63%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 22.00%
Weakest Growth -13.50%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Belize 0.00%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.18%
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Key Findings

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Belize's GDP in 2026 is $3.45B.

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It ranks #181 among 218 countries.

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Belize contributes 0.00% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $8,134 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.20% in 2026.

Historical Data

Belize GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $3,450,000,000 2.20% $8,134 0.00% #176
2025 $3,327,000,000 2.70% $7,968 0.00% #168
2024 $3,204,000,000 3.50% $7,796 0.00% #174
2023 $3,052,000,000 0.50% $7,552 0.00% #179
2022 $2,847,000,000 9.30% $7,162 0.00% #183
2021 $2,429,000,000 18.00% $6,081 0.00% #185
2020 $2,047,000,000 -13.50% $5,209 0.00% #186
2019 $2,381,000,000 4.30% $6,167 0.00% #183
2018 $2,286,000,000 0.80% $6,035 0.00% #184
2017 $2,266,000,000 -1.80% $6,102 0.00% #183
2016 $2,240,000,000 0.00% $6,151 0.00% #182
2015 $2,193,000,000 2.80% $6,148 0.00% #182
2014 $2,138,000,000 3.90% $6,124 0.00% #183
2013 $2,035,000,000 4.10% $5,957 0.00% #181
2012 $1,917,000,000 3.90% $5,737 0.00% #183
2011 $1,832,000,000 -0.10% $5,578 0.00% #184
2010 $1,749,000,000 1.40% $5,424 0.00% #181
2009 $1,688,000,000 -0.40% $5,357 0.00% #181
2008 $1,738,000,000 -1.60% $5,666 0.00% #178
2007 $1,706,000,000 3.30% $5,710 0.00% #178
2006 $1,590,000,000 4.50% $5,464 0.00% #176
2005 $1,474,000,000 2.20% $5,198 0.00% #175
2004 $1,400,000,000 4.80% $5,066 0.00% #175
2003 $1,308,000,000 9.70% $4,857 0.00% #174
2002 $1,244,000,000 5.40% $4,736 0.00% #172
2001 $1,172,000,000 5.00% $4,577 0.00% #165
2000 $1,138,000,000 12.20% $4,557 0.00% #164
1999 $1,000,000,000 9.40% $4,113 0.00% #165
1998 $929,000,000 3.90% $3,895 0.00% #167
1997 $873,000,000 4.20% $3,795 0.00% #166
1996 $850,000,000 1.10% $3,830 0.00% #165
1995 $819,000,000 0.70% $3,781 0.00% #163
1994 $772,000,000 0.00% $3,658 0.00% #157
1993 $752,000,000 6.10% $3,670 0.00% #155
1992 $696,000,000 12.70% $3,496 0.00% #153
1991 $597,000,000 11.80% $3,076 0.00% #145
1990 $547,000,000 11.20% $2,893 0.00% #143
1989 $482,000,000 15.50% $2,623 0.00% #138
1988 $418,000,000 10.90% $2,335 0.00% #137
1987 $354,000,000 22.00% $2,015 0.00% #138
1986 $302,000,000 7.30% $1,768 0.00% #138
1985 $278,000,000 -1.40% $1,670 0.00% #137
1984 $280,000,000 11.30% $1,731 0.00% #135
1983 $251,000,000 6.10% $1,593 0.00% #135
1982 $238,000,000 -7.60% $1,554 0.00% #135
1981 $238,000,000 0.20% $1,584 0.00% #135
1980 $229,000,000 5.00% $1,524 0.00% #135

Belize GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $3,577,000,000 2.10% $8,305 0.00% #163
2028 $3,695,000,000 2.00% $8,449 0.00% #163
2029 $3,816,000,000 2.00% $8,598 0.00% #163
2030 $3,941,000,000 2.00% $8,749 0.00% #164
2031 $4,071,000,000 2.00% $8,903 0.00% #165

Belize Economy Overview

Belize combines Caribbean tourism with Central American agriculture and trade. Travel activity is supported by the Belize Barrier Reef, islands, tropical forests, archaeological sites, and marine recreation, generating demand for accommodation, restaurants, transportation, and tour services. Agriculture contributes sugar, citrus fruits, bananas, seafood, and other products to exports. Food processing, construction, financial services, retail, and telecommunications provide additional economic activity. Belize's English-speaking workforce and proximity to North American markets also support international services and commercial connections.

Belize GDP Outlook

Belizeโ€™s outlook is supported by tourism, agriculture, fisheries, and services linked to North American and Caribbean markets. Eco-tourism, offshore services, food processing, renewable energy, and higher-value agriculture could broaden economic activity. Better transport and digital infrastructure may also strengthen competitiveness. Hurricanes, climate change, public debt, dependence on tourism, and external demand shocks remain key vulnerabilities.