Belize Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
Belize's current account balance was -1.73% in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Belize's current account balance stood at -1.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.11% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.73% by 2025. Belize ranked 91st globally.
Belize's current account balance has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 46 years, ranging from a peak of 3.84 in 1986 to a trough of -16.24 in 2001. The country's balance has been on a downward trajectory since 1986, with the exception of a brief improvement in the 1990s. As of 2025, Belize's current account balance stands at -1.73, ranking 91 globally. This value is closer to that of Croatia, which shares a similar balance of -1.62. The relatively high deficit in recent years is a concern for Belize, as it may indicate a reliance on foreign capital to finance its trade deficit. The country's proximity to peer nations such as Eswatini (-1.66) and Belarus (-1.79) underscores the need for a more sustainable trade strategy to mitigate these deficits. If Belize can diversify its exports and reduce its reliance on imports, it may be able to improve its current account balance and stabilize its economic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Current Account Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -1.37% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -1.44% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -1.49% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -1.57% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -1.60% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -1.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.73% | −0.11% | #91 |
| 2024 | -1.61% | −0.96% | #87 |
| 2023 | -0.65% | +7.63% | #106 |
| 2022 | -8.28% | −1.78% | #50 |
| 2021 | -6.50% | −0.25% | #52 |
| 2020 | -6.25% | +1.51% | #55 |
| 2019 | -7.75% | −1.16% | #40 |
| 2018 | -6.60% | +0.38% | #47 |
| 2017 | -6.97% | +0.32% | #46 |
| 2016 | -7.30% | +0.67% | #47 |
| 2015 | -7.97% | −1.61% | #49 |
| 2014 | -6.35% | −2.79% | #58 |
| 2013 | -3.57% | −1.84% | #93 |
| 2012 | -1.73% | −0.64% | #115 |
| 2011 | -1.09% | +1.53% | #126 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's current account balance was -1.73% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's current account balance peaked at 3.84% in 1986.
The lowest current account balance in Belize was -16.24% in 2001.
Belize ranks 91st globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's current account balance is projected to reach -1.73% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of Belize in 2025 was -1.73%. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_current-account,
title = {Belize Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}