What is gdp per capita in Belize?

Gdp per capita in Belize was 11,849 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Belize?

The highest recorded value was 11,969 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Belize?

The lowest recorded value was 4,172 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1972.

How does Belize rank for gdp per capita?

Belize ranks 118th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Belize?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Belize data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Belize

Name: GDP per capita in Belize
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belize: GDP per capita was 11,849 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)

11,849 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

down 1.0%

World rank

118th

of 184 countries

All-time high

11,969 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2022

All-time low

4,172 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1972

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP per capita in Belize, 1970–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp per capita in Belize stood at 11,849 international-$ in 2021 prices.

That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Belize peaked at 11,969 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,172 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1972.

That places Belize 118th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 54 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	4,945 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,172 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,402 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	6,321 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,488 international-$ in 2021 prices	8,438 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	9,717 international-$ in 2021 prices	8,562 international-$ in 2021 prices	10,534 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	10,681 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,376 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,856 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	10,415 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,213 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,553 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	11,129 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,705 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,969 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Belize

115 South Africa 12,620 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
116 Guatemala 12,209 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
117 Tunisia 12,112 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
119 Moldova 11,372 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
120 El Salvador 11,245 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
121 Barbados 10,831 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Belize

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.5% (2024)
Inflation of consumer prices 1.1% (2025)
GDP per capita 6,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 6.6% (2024)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.70 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,374 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 2 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 299.82 million current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 149.91 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 963.64 million current LCU (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Belize?: Gdp per capita in Belize was 11,849 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Belize?: The highest recorded value was 11,969 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Belize?: The lowest recorded value was 4,172 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1972.
How does Belize rank for gdp per capita?: Belize ranks 118th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Belize?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Belize data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.