Inflation of consumer prices in Belize
Belize: Inflation of consumer prices was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in Belize, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
Belize recorded 1.1% for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.7% on the previous year and up 223.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Belize peaked at 11.2% in 1981 and was at its lowest, -7.1%, in 2006.
That places Belize 150th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.5% | 0.8% | 11.2% | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | -7.1% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 0.1% | 6.3% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Belize
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.5% (2024)
- 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 481.82 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Belize?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Belize was 1.1% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 1981.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.1% in 2006.
- How does Belize rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Belize ranks 150th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.