Belize GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Belize's gdp per capita was $7,897 in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Belize's gdp per capita stood at $7,897 in 2025, a rise of +$216 from 2024. The IMF projects $7,897 by 2025. Belize ranked 99th globally.
Belize’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 307.41 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 7,896.84 in 2025, placing the country at rank 99 globally. This 2,470 % increase over 66 years reflects sustained, though uneven, growth in services, tourism and light manufacturing, while the economy remains vulnerable to external shocks such as hurricanes and commodity price fluctuations. The 2025 figure is marginally below Thailand’s 7,942.30 and Azerbaijan’s 7,365.28, indicating that Belize is converging with middle‑income peers but still lags behind the regional leader Equatorial Guinea’s 8,228.75. The upward trajectory has been supported by modest improvements in human capital and infrastructure, yet per‑capita income remains constrained by a small domestic market and limited diversification. Continued investment in climate‑resilient infrastructure and higher‑value export sectors will be crucial to sustain the positive trend and narrow the gap with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $8,715 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $8,565 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $8,417 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $8,267 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $8,116 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $7,897 | - | - |
| 2025 | $7,897 | +$216 | #99 |
| 2024 | $7,681 | +$130 | #105 |
| 2023 | $7,425 | +$263 | #106 |
| 2022 | $7,068 | +$987 | #110 |
| 2021 | $6,143 | +$934 | #114 |
| 2020 | $5,239 | −$928 | #120 |
| 2019 | $6,172 | +$137 | #116 |
| 2018 | $6,012 | −$90 | #119 |
| 2017 | $6,072 | −$79 | #113 |
| 2016 | $6,141 | −$7 | #106 |
| 2015 | $6,155 | +$31 | #107 |
| 2014 | $6,128 | +$171 | #117 |
| 2013 | $5,957 | +$220 | #119 |
| 2012 | $5,733 | +$155 | #117 |
| 2011 | $5,596 | +$172 | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's gdp per capita was $7,897 in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 2.8% increase from the previous year.
Belize's gdp per capita peaked at $7,897 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Belize was $307 in 1960.
Belize ranks 99th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's gdp per capita is projected to reach $7,897 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Belize in 2025 was $7,897. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Belize GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}