Belize's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 2.8 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 6,356 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2021, services accounted for 76% of overall GDP, manufacturing 5%, other industrial activity 8%, and agriculture 11%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 71% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 13%, fixed investment 21%, and net exports -5%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 3% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 2%, food 93%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 1%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 64% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 13%, food 21%, ores and metals 1% and agricultural raw materials 2%, with other goods accounting for -1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 1 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 1 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 2.8% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Belize, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Belize's fiscal deficit averaged 3.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 10.6% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Belize's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 1.3% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Belize inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Belize's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 11.00%, on the same level as a decade earlier. See our Belize monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the Belize dollar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Belize dollar, click here.
42 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 7 expert analysts.
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