Belize
Explore key facts and data about Belize.
Belmopan
422,924
22,966 km²
Belize dollar
Discover Belize
Belize is located in Central America. Its capital is Belmopan, and it has a population of 422,924 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 22,966 square kilometers (approximately 8,867 square miles). Its currency is Belize dollar. The population density is approximately 18 people per square kilometer. Belize shares land borders with 2 countries: Guatemala and Mexico.
About Belize
Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
+501
.bz
America/Belize
Belize at a glance
North America
18 / km²
22,966 km²
Approximately 8,867 mi² (square miles)
Belmopan
Economy of Belize
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
Latest available data from the World Bank.
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
Loading...
per 1,000 live births
Loading...
of GDP
Loading...
of GDP
Loading...
Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
Loading...
tonnes CO₂ per person
Loading...
of land area
Loading...
of total final energy consumption
Loading...
of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
Loading...
This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering Belize
Compare and explore world data
Frequently asked questions about Belize
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
What is the population of Belize?
Belize has 422,924 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Belize in square kilometers and square miles?
Belize has a total area of 22,966 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 8,867 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Belize?
The currency of Belize is Belize dollar.