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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Belize

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population422.92K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$3.33B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$7.87K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth73.72024 · yearsInternet use80%2024 · % of populationForest area54.5%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Belize2023 · 7%
01.753.55.2571960199320252001: 5.7%2002: 5.4%2003: 5.2%2004: 5.1%2005: 5%2006: 4.9%2007: 4.9%2008: 4.8%2009: 4.7%2010: 4.9%2011: 5.1%2012: 5.5%2013: 6%2014: 6.4%2015: 6.5%2016: 6.1%2017: 5.8%2018: 5.3%2019: 5%2020: 5%2021: 5.1%2022: 5.8%2023: 7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Belize in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Belmopan
Country code
BLZ

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