Belize Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Belize's foreign reserves was $550.5M in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Belize's foreign reserves stood at $550.5M in 2025, a rise of +$52.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $550.5M by 2025. Belize ranked 148th globally.
Belize's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades, with the country's reserve level reaching an all-time high of 550,517,186.10 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the initial reserve level of 5,490,665.59 in 1976. Belize's foreign reserves have surpassed those of its peer countries, including the Maldives, which ranked 2nd in 2025 with 526,235,758.94. The country's reserves have demonstrated a steady upward trend, with the 2025 figure marking a notable milestone in Belize's economic development. A stable exchange rate and prudent monetary policy have likely contributed to this upward trajectory. However, Belize's foreign reserves remain vulnerable to external shocks, particularly in the wake of global economic instability. A sustained decline in remittances from abroad or a deterioration in the country's trade balance could potentially alter this trend, necessitating a reassessment of Belize's foreign exchange management strategies.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $621.2M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $585.9M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $550.5M | - | - |
| 2025 | $550.5M | +$52.4M | #148 |
| 2024 | $498.1M | +$24.4M | #124 |
| 2023 | $473.7M | −$8.4M | #151 |
| 2022 | $482.1M | +$62.0M | #152 |
| 2021 | $420.1M | +$72.0M | #155 |
| 2020 | $348.1M | +$70.5M | #156 |
| 2019 | $277.6M | −$16.9M | #158 |
| 2018 | $294.5M | −$17.7M | #157 |
| 2017 | $312.1M | −$64.6M | #157 |
| 2016 | $376.7M | −$60.4M | #151 |
| 2015 | $437.2M | −$49.7M | #150 |
| 2014 | $486.9M | +$84.1M | #150 |
| 2013 | $402.8M | +$113.8M | #155 |
| 2012 | $288.9M | +$51.8M | #155 |
| 2011 | $237.1M | +$19.1M | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's foreign reserves was $550.5M in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 10.5% increase from the previous year.
Belize's foreign reserves peaked at $550.5M in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Belize was $5.5M in 1976.
Belize ranks 148th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's foreign reserves is projected to reach $550.5M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Belize's foreign reserves was approximately 550.52 million ($550.5M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Belize in 2025 was $550.5M. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_reserves,
title = {Belize Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}