Belize Remittances Received
Personal remittances received BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT
Belize's remittances received was $164.8M in 2025, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Belize's remittances received stood at $164.8M in 2025, a rise of +$10.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $164.8M by 2025. Belize ranked 144th globally.
Belize's remittances received have exhibited significant growth over the 42-year period between 1984 and 2025. The all-time peak of 164,777,196.95 in 2025 underscores the substantial increase in outward remittances from Belizeans abroad, surpassing even that of peer countries such as Suriname, which ranked 143 globally with 166,953,149.03 in 2025. Conversely, the all-time trough of 12,968,000.41 in 1994 marks the nadir of remittances, highlighting the vulnerability of the Belizean economy to fluctuations in international migration and remittance trends. Since then, the country has experienced a steady rise in remittances, which now account for a significant portion of Belize's foreign exchange earnings. As international migration patterns continue to evolve, a decline in remittances could be triggered by changes in migration policies or economic conditions in major recipient countries, potentially altering the trajectory of Belize's remittances received.
Data & projection
| Year | Remittances Received | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $181.0M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $172.9M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $164.8M | - | - |
| 2025 | $164.8M | +$10.6M | #144 |
| 2024 | $154.1M | +$4.6M | #39 |
| 2023 | $149.6M | +$7.2M | #39 |
| 2022 | $142.4M | +$7.1M | #39 |
| 2021 | $135.4M | +$14.7M | #39 |
| 2020 | $120.7M | +$23.9M | #41 |
| 2019 | $96.8M | +$4.3M | #40 |
| 2018 | $92.5M | +$2.3M | #38 |
| 2017 | $90.2M | −$6.5M | #41 |
| 2016 | $96.7M | +$11.9M | #43 |
| 2015 | $84.7M | +$4.4M | #39 |
| 2014 | $80.3M | +$5.9M | #39 |
| 2013 | $74.4M | −$1.5M | #40 |
| 2012 | $75.9M | +$622,093 | #39 |
| 2011 | $75.3M | −$2.8M | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's remittances received was $164.8M in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Belize's remittances received peaked at $164.8M in 2025.
The lowest remittances received in Belize was $13.0M in 1994.
Belize ranks 144th globally in remittances received as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's remittances received is projected to reach $164.8M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Belize's remittances received was approximately 164.78 million ($164.8M) in 2025.
The remittances received of Belize in 2025 was $164.8M. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_remittances,
title = {Belize Remittances Received},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/remittances/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}