Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Economy of Belize - statistics & facts
As of 2025, the forecasted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Belize ranked 26th out of 32 Latin American and Caribbean countries, not ranking above any other continental nations. The Central American country is also one of the least populated, regardless, in terms of GDP per capita, it ranks 22nd, above some countries like Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. The economy is still developing and trying to solve old problems such as a historically high debt ratio, poverty, and, in many areas, strongly depending on international aid.
