Belize Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Belize's birth rate was 16.5 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belize's birth rate stood at 16.5 in 2025, a decline of +1.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.5 by 2025. Belize ranked 87th globally.
Belize's birth rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating a rate of 16.50 births per 1,000 people in 2025, ranking #87 globally. This represents a dramatic drop from the all-time peak of 44.55 births per 1,000 people in 1960, a year that also marks the beginning of the country's demographic record. In comparison, Guam, which has a birth rate of 16.85 births per 1,000 people, has a slightly higher rate but is still experiencing a decline. The substantial decrease in Belize's birth rate suggests a shift towards lower fertility rates, which may be attributed to various factors such as improved education and family planning options. However, a rise in the country's total fertility rate or a reversal in global family planning trends could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend, leading to an increase in the birth rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.5 | −1.5 | #87 |
| 2023 | 18.0 | +0.6 | #133 |
| 2022 | 17.4 | +0.9 | #128 |
| 2021 | 16.5 | −1.8 | #122 |
| 2020 | 18.4 | −1.0 | #128 |
| 2019 | 19.3 | −1.8 | #132 |
| 2018 | 21.1 | −0.1 | #138 |
| 2017 | 21.3 | −0.1 | #137 |
| 2016 | 21.4 | −0.3 | #135 |
| 2015 | 21.7 | −0.3 | #135 |
| 2014 | 22.0 | −0.1 | #134 |
| 2013 | 22.1 | +0.1 | #133 |
| 2012 | 22.0 | −0.0 | #134 |
| 2011 | 22.0 | +0.0 | #134 |
| 2010 | 22.0 | −0.8 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's birth rate was 16.5 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's birth rate peaked at 44.6 in 1960.
The lowest birth rate in Belize was 16.5 in 2025.
Belize ranks 87th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's birth rate is projected to reach 16.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Belize in 2025 was 16.5. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_birth-rate,
title = {Belize Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}