Belize Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Belize's population growth was 1.92% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 33.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Belize's population growth stood at 1.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.48pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025. Belize ranked 58th globally.
Belize's population growth rate has fluctuated significantly over the past six and a half decades, with the country experiencing an all-time peak of 3.49% in 1998 and a trough of 1.15% in 2021. The population growth rate has been steadily declining since the 1990s, with a notable drop in recent years. As of 2025, Belize's population growth rate stands at 1.92%, ranking it 58th globally. This rate is comparable to that of Ireland, which also experiences a growth rate of 1.95%. The country's population growth rate has been outpaced by some of its peers, such as the Cayman Islands, which boasts a growth rate of 1.96%. Belize's population growth rate is expected to continue its downward trend, potentially driven by declining fertility rates and improved access to family planning services. A potential shift in the country's economic policies, such as increased investment in education and job creation, could alter the trajectory of population growth and drive a reversal of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.17% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.92% | +0.48pp | #58 |
| 2024 | 1.44% | −0.62pp | #144 |
| 2023 | 2.06% | +0.21pp | #164 |
| 2022 | 1.85% | +0.70pp | #156 |
| 2021 | 1.15% | −0.13pp | #127 |
| 2020 | 1.28% | −0.18pp | #128 |
| 2019 | 1.46% | −0.40pp | #128 |
| 2018 | 1.86% | −0.44pp | #154 |
| 2017 | 2.30% | −0.02pp | #169 |
| 2016 | 2.32% | +0.22pp | #170 |
| 2015 | 2.10% | −0.01pp | #155 |
| 2014 | 2.11% | −0.02pp | #154 |
| 2013 | 2.13% | −0.02pp | #155 |
| 2012 | 2.15% | −0.03pp | #157 |
| 2011 | 2.18% | −0.23pp | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's population growth was 1.92% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 33.5% increase from the previous year.
Belize's population growth peaked at 3.49% in 1998.
The lowest population growth in Belize was 1.15% in 2021.
Belize ranks 58th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's population growth is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Belize in 2025 was 1.92%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_population-growth,
title = {Belize Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}