Belize FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Belize's fdi inflows was 2.46% in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Belize's fdi inflows stood at 2.46% in 2025, a decline of +1.55% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.46% by 2025. Belize ranked 104th globally.
Belize’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have contracted sharply since the early 1970s, when the country recorded its all‑time peak of 13.29 million US dollars in 1970, to a modest 2.46 million US dollars in 2025, ranking 104th globally. The long‑term downward trajectory includes an all‑time trough of –1.27 million in 1984, reflecting a period of net capital outflow that coincided with regional economic instability and limited export diversification. Over the 47‑year coverage span, Belize’s average inflow remains well below that of peers such as Ukraine (2.50 million) and Tanzania (2.43 million), underscoring the country’s relative difficulty in attracting sustained foreign capital. Structural constraints, including a small domestic market, limited industrial base, and vulnerability to external shocks, have hindered progress. Continued reforms to improve the business climate, expand high‑value sectors, and strengthen investment promotion could reverse the current decline and lift Belize’s FDI inflows toward the levels of its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.46% | −1.55% | #104 |
| 2024 | 4.01% | +3.48% | #58 |
| 2023 | 0.53% | −4.42% | #151 |
| 2022 | 4.95% | −0.22% | #49 |
| 2021 | 5.17% | +1.45% | #50 |
| 2020 | 3.72% | −0.22% | #55 |
| 2019 | 3.94% | −1.40% | #66 |
| 2018 | 5.34% | +3.93% | #33 |
| 2017 | 1.40% | −0.06% | #148 |
| 2016 | 1.46% | −1.23% | #133 |
| 2015 | 2.70% | −3.90% | #97 |
| 2014 | 6.60% | +2.07% | #39 |
| 2013 | 4.53% | −5.60% | #63 |
| 2012 | 10.13% | +4.92% | #24 |
| 2011 | 5.21% | −0.31% | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's fdi inflows was 2.46% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 38.8% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's fdi inflows peaked at 13.29% in 1970.
The lowest fdi inflows in Belize was -1.27% in 1984.
Belize ranks 104th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's fdi inflows is projected to reach 2.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Belize in 2025 was 2.46%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_fdi-inflows,
title = {Belize FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}