Belize GDP Per Capita (2026)
Belize has a small Central American economy supported by tourism, agriculture, fisheries, trade, construction, financial services, and food processing. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s relatively small population and helps place overall output into a per-person context. Explore Belize’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,134
Est. in USD
World Rank
#100
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+2.1%
+$166
North America Rank
#18
Out of 23 countries
1. Belize GDP Per Capita in 2026
Belize’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across tourism, agriculture, services, fisheries, and trade. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator especially useful when comparing Belize with larger economies. It also helps show how tourism and export activity translate into economic output per person.
2. Belize GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Belize GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,134 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $7,968 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $7,796 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $7,552 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $7,162 | +17.8% |
| 2021 | $6,081 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | $5,209 | -15.5% |
| 2019 | $6,167 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $6,035 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | $6,102 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | $6,151 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | $6,148 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $6,124 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $5,957 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | $5,737 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $5,578 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | $5,424 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | $5,357 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | $5,666 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | $5,710 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | $5,464 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | $5,198 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | $5,066 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | $4,857 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | $4,736 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | $4,577 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | $4,557 | +10.8% |
| 1999 | $4,113 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | $3,895 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | $3,795 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | $3,830 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | $3,781 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | $3,658 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | $3,670 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | $3,496 | +13.7% |
| 1991 | $3,076 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | $2,893 | +10.3% |
| 1989 | $2,623 | +12.3% |
| 1988 | $2,335 | +15.9% |
| 1987 | $2,015 | +14.0% |
| 1986 | $1,768 | +5.9% |
| 1985 | $1,670 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | $1,731 | +8.7% |
| 1983 | $1,593 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | $1,554 | -1.9% |
| 1981 | $1,584 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | $1,524 | — |
4. Belize GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+2.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+33.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+32.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+48.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Belize’s GDP per capita can be influenced by visitor arrivals, agricultural output, commodity prices, inflation, investment, natural disasters, and population trends. Because tourism is an important part of the economy, changes in international travel can affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through different economic cycles.
5. Belize GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Belize
$8,134
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Belize’s GDP per capita is approximately
73.2%
below the
North America average
and
67.7%
below the world average.
6. Belize GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | St. Vincent & Grenadines | $11,098 |
| #16 | Dominica | $10,459 |
| #17 | Jamaica | $8,356 |
| #18 | Belize | $8,134 |
| #19 | Guatemala | $6,810 |
| #20 | El Salvador | $6,196 |
| #21 | Honduras | $3,711 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Belize
Belize GDP (Nominal)
$3.5 Billion
(2026)
Belize GDP Per Capita
$8,134
(2026)
Belize’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that production for population. Total GDP highlights the size and structure of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic performance.
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8. Belize GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,305 | +2.1% |
| 2028 | $8,449 | +1.7% |
| 2029 | $8,598 | +1.8% |
| 2030 | $8,749 | +1.8% |
Belize GDP per capita is projected to reach $8,749 by 2030, representing a 7.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Belize GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Belize GDP per capita is estimated at $8,134 in 2026.
It ranks #100 globally and #18 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 2.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 33.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 32.2%.
It is approximately 73.2% below the North America average.
It is approximately 67.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $8,749 by 2030, 7.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Belize GDP Per Capita FAQs
Belize GDP per capita is estimated at $8,134 in 2026.
Belize ranks #100 globally and #18 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 2.1% compared with 2025.
Belize GDP per capita was approximately $6,148 in 2015.
Belize GDP per capita is approximately 73.2% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.