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Belize: key facts and figures
Belize has 417,100 people, English as an official language, the Belize Dollar and 14 public holidays a year. It ranks 170th of 195 countries for total population.
417,100people
BZDcurrency
Englishofficial language
+501calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Belize differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
417,100Population
- Annual change+1.45%
- Fertility rate2 per woman#98
- Aged 65 and over5.02%#123
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$7,866Output per person
- Total economy$3.3 billion#165
- Real growth+2.7%#111
- Inflation1.1%#141
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.721Human Development Index
- Life expectancy73.6 years#94
- Mean schooling8.8 years#115
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Belize DollarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBZD
- SymbolBZD
- CapitalBelmopan
Languages
which languages hold official status
EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type A, Type BPlug types
- Mains voltage110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+501
- Time zoneAmerica/Belize
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
14Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 15George Price Day
- Mar 9National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
80%Internet use
- E-government index0.487#141
- Global rank#141
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointDoyle's Delight
- ClimateBelize has a tropical climate with a distinct rainy season, and rainfall increases markedly from the north toward the south.
Education
how the school system is structured
5 to 14Compulsory ages
- Primary programme8 years
- Secondary programme4 years
- Latest statistical abstract2023/24
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