🌍 Geography
Location: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico
Area & Boundaries
Total Area
22,966 km²
Land Area
22,806 km²
Water Area
160 km²
World Rank by Area
#null
Land Boundaries
542 km
Coastline
386 km
Bordering Countries
Terrain & Climate
Terrain: flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south
Climate: tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May)
Elevation
Highest Point
: N/Am
Lowest Point
: nullm
Mean Elevation
173m
Natural Resources
arable land potential, timber, fish, hydropower
👥 Demographics
Population Overview
Total Population (2024)
415,789
World Rank
#null
Growth Rate
1.47%
Urbanization
null%
Age & Life Expectancy
Median Age
26.8 years
Life Expectancy
null years
Birth Rate
17.7 per 1,000
Death Rate
5 per 1,000
Major Urban Areas
Education
Literacy Rate: null% (Male: 87.9%, Female: 87.9%)
💼 Economy
tourism- and agriculture-driven economy; strong post-pandemic rebound; innovative and ecological bond restructuring that significantly lowered public debt and expanded marine protections; central bank offering USD-denominated treasury notes; high mobility across borders
GDP & Economic Indicators
GDP (PPP)
$5.54 billion
GDP (Official Rate)
$3.52 billion
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$13,300
World GDP Rank
#null
GDP Growth Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
null%
Inflation Rate
3.3%
Public Debt (% of GDP)
null%
GDP Composition by Sector
Agriculture
8.1%
Industry
14.3%
Services
62.4%
Major Industries
garment production, food processing, tourism, construction, oil
Trade
Exports
N/A
Imports
N/A
Foreign Exchange Reserves
N/A
Currency
(null)
🏛️ Government
Government Type
parliamentary democracy (National Assembly) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive Branch
Chief of State:
Head of Government:
Legislative Branch
National Holiday
Battle of St. George's Caye Day (National Day), 10 September (1798); Independence Day, 21 September (1981)
📈 Social Indicators
Physicians
1.09 per 1,000
Hospital Beds
1 per 1,000
Health Expenditure
5% of GDP
Education Expenditure
4.6% of GDP
🎨 Cultural Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1
Notable Sites
- Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System